Neat News 238 (added 2016-08-25)

Depression as Autoimmune Illness?

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In a new view on depression, connections of the illness with other autoimmune illnesses are investigated and there is the possibility that often the cause for depresssion could be an immune system that attacks the brain. If confirmed, this could change our view of depression and potentially lead to new ways of treating it.

News seen at: BBC - Health