Depressive disorder is a heterogeneous neuropsychiatric disorder. It affects millions of people worldwide. The exact causes of depressive behavior remain unclear and are believed to implicate both gen
Background: Recent literature suggests that α-Klotho, a widely recognized anti-aging protein, is involved in longevity as well as in many diseases, including Alzheimer's disease, and depression. Altho
Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a prevalent psychiatric illness which has been previously linked to inflammation and the gut microbiome. This study was undertaken to compare the gut microbiome comp