Putting mice into hibernation causes a major loss of synapses
Hibernation cuts down on synapses, but mice seem to retain memories anyway.
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Hibernation cuts down on synapses, but mice seem to retain memories anyway.
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Hibernation cuts down on synapses, but mice seem to retain memories anyway.
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https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/memories-stick-around-even-after-half-the-synapses-are-gone/