Bullfrog brains can make their own backup fuel

Phys.org 50 min ago

For decades, scientists believed most animals relied on a steady supply of glucose, the body's primary fuel source, to power their brains. When glucose runs out, neural activity begins to fail, potentially leading to lasting brain damage.

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