billswift comments on The Dirt on Depression - Less Wrong

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Comment author: billswift 16 July 2009 08:06:32PM *  2 points [-]

Maybe, but "may be in part an inflammatory disorder" suggests that it may be caused by bacterial agents. Ewald made the same point about arterial plaques may be caused by bacteria and that aspirin's effect at reducing heart attacks may be from its anti-inflammatory effects.