# Scientists uncover 3 key brain pathways linked to lasting depression relief

- Source: Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:19:08+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/10/261017230021.htm
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/scientists-uncover-3-key-brain-pathways-linked-to-lasting-depression-r-329bc8/

Researchers have uncovered three brain pathways linked to lasting improvements in people receiving deep brain stimulation for severe, treatment-resistant depression. They also discovered that patients who failed to improve after two years shared a striking pattern: insufficient stimulation of a crucial brain connection. The findings suggest that millimeters in electrode placement could make a majo

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