Glucose acts as a metabolic signal for myelin development

Researchers at the Advanced Science Research Center at the CUNY Graduate Center have uncovered a surprising link between low brain sugar levels and myelin development—the protective coating that allows nerve cells to communicate rapidly. The study reveals that glucose-sensing in stem-like cells during early development determines whether they multiply or mature into myelin-forming cells, shaping brain development.

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