Cognition In Schizophrenia
High levels of a brain chemical called kynurenic acid have been linked to the problem-solving issues associated with schizophrenia. In a new study with rats, scientists found that only 28 percent of the rats with elevated levels of kynurenic acid were able to complete problem-solving skills to receive a food reward, compared to 100 percent of the rats with normal levels. The researchers say this finding may mean that drugs that suppress levels of this compound may help improve cognitive...
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