How doth the little busy bee: unexpected metabolism.
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Brain energy metabolism powers information processing and behavior, much as electricity powers a computer. However, a recent study in insects suggests that this relationship is more interesting, causally linking aggressive behavior to energetics. These findings may also shed new light on aerobic glycolysis, a long-standing riddle of human brain physiology.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Trends in neurosciences
دوره 38 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2015