Laureate Institute For Brain Research, Inc.

This study explored whether treating a common virus (CMV) with an antiviral drug (valganciclovir) could improve depression symptoms and brain health. Twenty adults with major depression who tested positive for CMV took either the drug or a placebo for 8 weeks. Researchers measure…

This study used brain scans (fMRI) to see how people with major depression think during different mental states. 89 adults had their brain activity recorded while they engaged in various thoughts, including negative thinking. The goal was to identify brain circuits involved in ge…