Putting mice into hibernation causes a major loss of synapses

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Wetenschappers willen leren hoe muizen herinneringen opslaan.

Scientists want to learn how mice store memories.

Herinneringen worden meestal bewaard in verbindingen tussen hersencellen.

Memories are usually kept in connections between brain cells.

Deze verbindingen veranderen veel in de loop van de tijd.

These connections change a lot over time.

Onderzoekers brachten sommige muizen in een diepe slaap genaamd winterslaap.

Researchers put some mice into a deep sleep called hibernation.

Dit proces verwijderde meer dan de helft van de synapsen.

This process removed more than half of the synapses.

De muizen verloren veel verbindingen in hun hersenen.

The mice lost many connections in their brains.

Verrassend genoeg herinnerden de muizen hun lessen nog steeds.

Surprisingly, the mice still remembered their lessons.

Deze studie laat zien dat herinneringen sterk kunnen blijven.

This study shows that memories can stay strong.

Vocabulary (Dutch)

Scientist: Wetenschapper
Memory: Herinnering
Brain: Hersenen
Hibernation: Winterslaap
Connection: Verbinding
Study: Studie

Putting mice into hibernation causes a major loss of synapses

Vocabulary (Dutch)

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