Summary: The brain needs constant energy to function, especially for managing neurotransmitter activity. A new study shows that when energy is depletedsuch as during a strokeneurons begin releasing g… [+5968 chars]
Energy Starvation Triggers Dangerous Glutamate Surges in the Brain - Neuroscience News
A new study shows that when energy is depleted—such as during a stroke—neurons begin releasing glutamate in abnormal, self-amplifying bursts that can damage nerve cells.
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