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. 2021 May 24;31(10):R463-R465.
doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2021.04.006.

Dehnel's phenomenon

Javier Lázaro  1 , Dina K N Dechmann  2
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Dehnel's phenomenon

Javier Lázaro et al. Curr Biol. .
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Abstract

Lázaro and Dechmann explain how some mammals that live through harsh winters exhibit seasonal shrinkage of the brain and skull, a process called Dehnel's phenomenon, which helps to spare energy during times of food shortage and high energetic demands.

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