Genetic and biological clues point to inflammation’s role in mental health

Genetic and biological clues point to inflammation’s role in mental health

A large study in the Netherlands has found that inflammation is consistently linked to symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as subtle impairments in cognitive function—particularly memory and attention. The researchers used both observational and genetic approaches to better understand whether these associations might be causal. While most associations were small, the results offer compelling support for the idea that chronic low-grade in…