Mapping neurophysiological biotypes of postpartum depression and underlying neural and molecular basis
These findings suggest that postpartum depression comprises two biologically distinct forms with different cognitive and emotional characteristics. Recognizing these subtypes may enhance our understanding of its neuropathology and support the development of personalized therapeutic strategies.
Authors
- Xudong Dong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3538-7831)
- Mao Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5504-3775)
- Kexuan Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4771-2676)
- Jianjun Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7039-7136)
- Jianzhong Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8232-7298)
- Wei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8834-9746)
- Yashi Wu
- Ying Liang
- Tiyan Zi
- Bochao Cheng
- Xingping Tao
Institutions
- Kunming University of Science and Technology (CN)
- Sichuan University (CN)
- Kunming Medical University (CN)
- West China Second University Hospital of Sichuan University (CN)
- First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province (CN)
- Yuan's General Hospital (TW)
- Kailuan General Hospital (CN)
- The First Hospital of Kunming (CN)
- Yunnan Yingmao Biotechnology (China) (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Communications Medicine
- Published
- 2026-03-02
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s43856-026-01477-x
- Primary Topic
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Troms og Finnmark Fylkeskommune
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Zhejiang University
- Natural Science Foundation of Chongqing
- Centre Scientifique et Technique du Bâtiment