Yeast cells can produce drugs for treatment of psychotic disorders

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Source: Lea Gram Hansen

An international team of researchers has demonstrated that genetically engineered yeast cells can produce the natural plant product alstonine, which has shown positive effects in treating schizophrenia.

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