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glucose

[gloo-kohs] / ˈglu koʊs /
NOUN
blood sugar
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In one experiment, scientists introduced glucose into a single tanycyte while observing nearby astrocytes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Male offspring also showed reduced blood glucose levels and changes in liver function.

From Science Daily • Mar. 15, 2026

Shutdowns have caused problems for diabetic children whose sensors can’t transmit glucose levels to parents and warn them in case of emergencies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Scientists have established normal ranges for many health measures such as blood glucose and cholesterol.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

This time, he added both glucose and lactose—two different sugars—to the culture.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee