Tag: human hibernation
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Could Humans One Day Hibernate Like Bears? Scientists Are Taking It Seriously
Introduction: The Quest for Human Hibernation For decades, the notion of humans entering a state akin to bear hibernation seemed like science fiction. Yet recent research into sleep, metabolism, and reversible metabolic suppression is pushing the idea closer to reality. Scientists are asking not just whether it’s possible, but how safe and practical such a…
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Could Humans One Day Hibernate Like Bears? Science Turns to Torpor for the Future
Could humans really hibernate like bears? For decades, the idea of humans slipping into a bear-like winter sleep lived in science fiction. Now, researchers are taking the concept seriously as a potential tool for medicine, space travel, and trauma care. The central question is simple: can humans safely enter a state of torpor—marked by dramatically…