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Mice retain memories despite synapse loss during hibernation

Mice appear to retain memories even after a significant reduction in synapses, which occurs during hibernation. This finding suggests that memory storage and retrieval may not solely depend on the sheer number of synaptic connections. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster reports on a scientific finding about memory retention in mice, which falls under research. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Mice retain memories despite synapse loss during hibernation

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    📰 Memories stick around even after half the synapses are gone Hibernation cuts down on synapses, but mice seem to retain memories anyway. 📰 Source: Ars Technica

    📰 Memories stick around even after half the synapses are gone Hibernation cuts down on synapses, but mice seem to retain memories anyway. 📰 Source: Ars Technica 🔗 Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/08/memories-stick-around-even-after-half-the-synapses-are-gone/ # AI # Art…