Discovered: An Amino-Acid Deficiency That Causes Neurological Problems | 80beats

Our bodies are picky eaters when it comes to amino acids, and sometimes just a small screw-up can cause larger problems down the road. Scientists recently found an association between an amino-acid depleting mutation, and neurological problems in a small sample of humans. In mice with the same mutation, nutritional supplements reversed similar symptoms, offering the possibility of a treatment for the human disorder in the future. The results appeared in the journal Science. The study came about as part of a collaboration between Yale, University of California San Diego,...

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Published By: Discover - Tuesday, 11 September