Groundbreaking research reveals how hibernating mice protect their memories by temporarily dismantling and rebuilding half of their brain's connections, while preserving critical hubs. This natural resilience offers hope for treating memory loss and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Imagine harnessing the body's own repair mechanisms to safeguard cognitive health. The findings underscore a future where science unlocks nature's secrets to heal...
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