By blocking these errant molecules, D-serine and poly ADP-ribose polymerase (PARP), researchers may be able to stop brain cells from dying while avoiding the toxic side effects that have plagued previous experimental treatments.

FORBES: Repairing The Brain

By blocking these errant molecules, called D-serine and poly ADP-ribose polymerase, known as PARP, researchers may be able to stop brain cells from dying, while avoiding the toxic side effects that have plagued previous experimental treatments.

FORBES: Repairing The Brain

D-serine had a "right-handed" configuration, which is almost never seen in the human body.

FORBES: Repairing The Brain