Dorsal Raphe Nucleus - Role in Depression and Suicide

Role in Depression and Suicide

The rostral raphe nuclei, both the median raphe nucleus and particularly the dorsal raphe nucleus have long been implicated in depression. Some studies have suggested that the dorsal raphe may be decreased in size in people with depression with, paradoxically, an increased cell density in those who commit suicide.

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