Can Humans Hibernate? The Possibility of Inducing Hibernation for Interplanetary Journeys and Medical Use
Can Humans Hibernate? The Possibility of Inducing Hibernation for Interplanetary Journeys and Medical Use Summary Hibernation, a state of prolonged torpor, is an essential ability for many winter-adapted animals to survive. Could humans someday hibernate too? Heiko Janssen, a researcher on bear hibernation, shares his insights on how bears cope with extended periods of hibernation …