Ubiquitin marks abnormal glycogen for destruction to protect the brain, study finds

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What happened

Researchers at the University of Cambridge and the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology have discovered a previously unknown cellular defense system that protects the brain from abnormal glycogen accumulation, which is linked to severe neurological disorders.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:20:01 UTC.

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