A simple energy molecule gives female mice a memory boost
Medical Xpress
February 26, 2026
A team of scientists from the U.S. has discovered that acetate, a simple molecule involved in how our bodies create energy, can significantly increase long-term memory in female mice. The researchers were looking for a direct link between metabolism and memory, specifically, how the fuels our bodies use (like acetate) can change the way our brain cells work.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/26/2026