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[–] RootBeerGuy@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Yes, a paper that they retain "memories". I didn't doubt that. I doubted the "turns completely into goo and then solidifies as butterfly" part. And from what I can tell after skimming the introduction of the paper this is only covering the behavioural aspect.

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 7 points 10 months ago* (last edited 10 months ago)

It's a good question! :) Just put the paper here just in case.

[–] Collatz_problem@hexbear.net 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Goo is somewhat metaphorical, but most internal organs get completely disassembled and reassembled in new forms. Neural tissue just changes the least.

[–] RootBeerGuy@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 10 months ago

Yeah, but again, this says "turns completely into goo" and thats not at all what you are describing either. Its just over-sensationalising an already impressive process. But I can see I am alone with that opinion, so whatever. Total goo it is.