Sugars affect brain ‘plasticity,’ helping with learning, memory, recovery (IMAGE)

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Sugars affect brain ‘plasticity,’ helping with learning, memory, recovery

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Complex sugar molecules control the formation of perineuronal nets (shown here in green) that surround neurons to help stabilize connections in the brain.

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Linda Hsieh-Wilson’s lab

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