Can Neurons Use Fatty Acids for Energy? A New Paradigm
                                
                                
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                                For decades, the long-held scientific consensus was that neurons relied almost exclusively on glucose for energy. However, groundbreaking research has upended this notion, revealing that neurons can and do use fatty acids for energy, a process crucial for normal brain function and with significant implications for neurological diseases.