‘Sugar switch’ in the brain offers new path to treating depression

Image credit: Freepik via Freepik. Article by Bronwyn Thompson. New Atlas – October 5, 2025. Source: Institute for Basic Science. Research article: Science Advances.

Chronic stress can rewire the brain, leading to a host of mental health issues. Now, scientists believe that one small sugar-adding process may act as a switch for depression, providing new insights into mood disorders – and a new target to treat them. […]

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