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Depression may start with an energy problem in brain cells (www.sciencedaily.com)
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Scientists at the University of Queensland partnered with researchers from the University of Minnesota to examine levels of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) - known as the "energy currency" molecule - in the brains and blood cells of young people with depression.

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[–] teyrnon@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 hours ago

Oh thanks I have heard of ATP before I didn't make the connection from adenosine triphosphate I guess.