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Putting mice into hibernation causes a major loss of synapses - Ars Technica

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Published by Ars Technica By Jacek Krywko · 22 August 2026 at 14:22

Putting mice into hibernation causes a major loss of synapses - Ars Technica — Image · Ars Technica

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Hibernation cuts down on synapses, but mice seem to retain memories anyway.

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