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Lafora disease

This image is a brain slice showing glycogen accumulation in the brain.

Featured Neuroscience

·February 28, 2014·4 min read

Researchers Reveal the Dual Role of Brain Glycogen

Researchers report an accumulation of glycogen in Lafora disease directly causes apoptosis, triggers autophagy and synaptic failure.

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Featured Neuroscience

·May 26, 2021·6 min read

Fundamental Roles of Glucosamine in Brain Revealed

Glucosamine is a major component of brain glycogen, a new study reports.