- 20.03.2025
Frozen Resilience: The Hidden Adaptations of Brain Function
Imagine the brain's ability to function even in harsh, freezing conditions – a reality that sparks the imagination! Some organisms possess a remarkable adaptation that allows their tissues and nerve cells to operate without the usual metabolic processes. At the very beginning of this process, life cycles slow down completely and shift into a state of anabiosis, which not only conserves energy but also protects the cells from the destructive effects of low temperatures.
