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Genetic Mutation Linked to Schizophrenia Alters Brain Function

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Summary: Researchers identified a rare genetic mutation in two schizophrenia patients that increased schizophrenia-related behaviors in mice. The mutation led to higher levels of glycine decarboxylase (GLDC), an enzyme that degrades glycine, reducing NMDA receptor activation. Mice with extra copies of the GLDC gene exhibited schizophrenia-like behaviors, confirming its role in the condition. Advanced brain … Read more

‘Insecurity will become more pressing in the future’

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Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience.Generate Key Takeaways Researchers at the University of Illinois Long Lab may have come up with a plan to solve food insecurity, at least in the short … Read more