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·April 10, 2019·5 min read

Inflammation linked to chemical imbalance in schizophrenia

Increased kynurenic acid production has been implicated in the pathology of schizophrenia. The findings provide a new target for cell-specific treatments that help reduce the production of kynurenic acid and reduce symptoms of schizophrenia.

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·October 3, 2018·3 min read

Fly Protein Has Protective Effect on Dopaminergic Neurons

Researchers report the Scarlet protein has a neuroprotective effect on dopaminergic neurons in fruit flies.

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·February 6, 2018·3 min read

Brain Chemical Blamed For Old Age Mental Decline Could Hold Key to Its Reversal

Researchers report keeping levels of KYNA low throughout a worm's life can help prevent the onsite of age-related cognitive decline.

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·August 1, 2017·4 min read

Dietary Restriction Can Improve Learning in Worms

A PLOS Biology study reports a dietary restriction increases a worm's ability to form associations.

Image shows a stick and ball model of kynurenic acid.

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·February 7, 2017·4 min read

Chemical Switch That May Decrease Schizophrenia Symptoms Discovered

Adjusting levels of KYNA can have a significant effect on schizophrenia symptoms, a new study reports.

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·April 26, 2016·3 min read

Researchers Discover Compound That Reverses Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Symptoms

Researchers have identified a compound that appears to reverse the symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease in fruti flies. The findings may have significant implications for treating the diseases in humans.