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·July 16, 2026·11 min read

Brain Sugars Essential for Maintaining Nerve Signal Speed

Branched O-mannose glycans synthesized by the brain-specific enzyme MGAT5B are essential for maintaining the narrow architecture of the nodes of Ranvier.

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·April 30, 2026·8 min read

Glucose Levels Signal the Growth of Myelin

Researchers discover that local glucose levels act as a signal that determines when stem cells mature into myelin-producing oligodendrocytes.

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·April 2, 2026·8 min read

Neurons Lose Their “Adaptability” in Old Age

Researchers are developing a multiscale "neurometabolic" model to track how the brain's energy consumption drives aging and Alzheimer's. The $3.3M project aims to identify metabolic warning signs years before cognitive decline begins.

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·March 27, 2025·5 min read

Type 2 Diabetes Rewires the Brain Like Early Alzheimer’s

New research reveals that Type 2 diabetes may impair the brain’s reward and memory processing in ways that mirror early Alzheimer’s disease. The study focuses on the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), a brain region responsible for motivation and emotional regulation, and its interaction with the hippocampus.

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·October 5, 2024·4 min read

Fat Alone Doesn’t Disrupt Brain’s Appetite Neurons

A new study reveals that a high-fat diet alone does not appear to be responsible for changes in brain neurons that regulate appetite and energy balance. Researchers found no immediate effect on neurons in the hypothalamus of mice fed a high-fat, low-sugar diet, suggesting that other nutrients like sugar may play a more significant role in altering brain function.

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·October 2, 2024·6 min read

Targeting Glucose May Spark Neurogenesis

Neural stem cells, which create new neurons in the brain, become less active with age due to elevated glucose levels. Researchers found that by knocking out the glucose transporter gene GLUT4 in older mice, they could significantly increase the production of new neurons.

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·May 19, 2024·6 min read

Sweet Taste Receptors Play Role in Glucose Metabolism

The sweet taste receptor, TAS1R2-TAS1R3, plays a dual role in regulating glucose metabolism. Stimulating this receptor with sucralose accelerates insulin release, while inhibiting it with lactisole slows insulin release. This finding suggests that targeting TAS1R2-TAS1R3 could offer new therapeutic avenues for managing metabolic disorders like diabetes.

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·May 8, 2024·4 min read

Serotonin Boosts Fertility

Researchers uncovered a crucial link between glucose levels, serotonin signaling, and fertility. By studying rats and goats, the team discovered that increased glucose availability stimulates serotonergic neurons, enhancing the release of reproductive hormones via the activation of kisspeptin neurons.

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·June 19, 2023·6 min read

Thyroid Hormones and Blood Sugar Linked to Major Depressive Disorder Severity

A new study provides crucial insights into the potential relationship between thyroid hormones, blood sugar, lipid levels, and their effects on Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Researchers explored the intricate roles of these biological markers on MDD prognosis, the probability of suicidal behavior, and potential treatments.

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·May 24, 2023·5 min read

Navigating the Brain’s Glucose Map

Researchers located specific brain regions responsive to changes in blood sugar levels. Over 13 years, the team, using detailed microscopic analysis, identified glucose-sensitive cell populations in the brain and meticulously charted their locations in an open-source brain atlas.