Putting mice into hibernation causes a major loss of synapses
New research into mouse hibernation reveals the brain can shed half of its synapses while retaining memory, challenging long-held assumptions.
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New research into mouse hibernation reveals the brain can shed half of its synapses while retaining memory, challenging long-held assumptions.
A study of mice in artificial hibernation has challenged long-held beliefs about how the brain stores memories.