Making the gray cells happy

(Technical University of Munich (TUM)) Depressive disorders are among the most frequent illnesses worldwide. The causes are complex and to date only partially understood. The trace element lithium appears to play a role. Using neutrons of the research neutron source at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), a research team has now proved that the distribution of lithium in the brains of depressive people is different from the distribution found in healthy humans.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news