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Nov 25, 2022

Acid produced by the brain could drive disease-related psychosis

Posted by in categories: biotech/medical, chemistry, neuroscience

A chemical called kynurenic acid may play a role in diseases characterised by cognitive impairments or psychosis, including schizophrenia, Alzheimer’s disease and bipolar disorder. Newly developed drugs that reduce this acid in the brain show promise in reducing symptoms of these conditions.

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