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Surprising Alzheimer’s breakthrough: Sugar in neurons might be the missing link  PsyPost Source link

Summary: New research has uncovered that neurons store their own glycogen, acting as “backup batteries” to keep the brain functioning during energy stress. Using worms and advanced biosensors, scientists found that neurons can tap into glycogen reserves, especially when oxygen or mitochondrial function is limited. This metabolic flexibility, termed “glycogen-dependent glycolytic plasticity,” shows neurons are more self-sufficient than previously believed. …