schiz.+Broader+impact

=Broader Impact=

By studying the genomes of schizophrenic patients we are able to find new drug targets. By understanding that the NMDA receptor is effected we can make drugs that help make those receptors more efficient. By knowing which molecular pathways are effected in schizophrenia we can advice patients with variants in these genomic regions to stay away from chemicals known to target these pathways. For the NMDA receptor figure five shows that drugs like cocaine target NMDA.

Figure Five coming soon. Having trouble with uploading this image.

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