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Genetic Mutation Linked to Schizophrenia Discovered at Illinois

2/23/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery at the University of Illinois reveals a genetic mutation associated with schizophrenia in two patients, leading to elevated levels of glycine decarboxylase (GLDC). This mutation diminishes glycine availability, disrupting NMDA receptor function in mice. These findings illuminate GLDC's potential influence on schizophrenia and open new avenues for research into the disorder.

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A groundbreaking discovery at the University of Illinois reveals a genetic mutation associated with schizophrenia in two patients, leading to elevated levels of glycine decarboxylase (GLDC). This mutation diminishes glycine availability, disrupting NMDA receptor function in mice. These findings illuminate GLDC's potential influence on schizophrenia and open new avenues for research into the disorder.