Is the dormancy of flies possible in people?
New research with flesh flies clarifies how the insects switch from dormancy to arousal. The findings raise some sci-fi possibilities.
Kirsten Romaguera-U. Florida •
futurity
Jan. 21, 2021 • ~5 min
Jan. 21, 2021 • ~5 min
Ancient creature might’ve been the first to hibernate
New findings suggest that "entering into a hibernation-like state is not a relatively new type of adaptation. It is an ancient one."
James Urton-U. Washington •
futurity
Sept. 9, 2020 • ~8 min
Sept. 9, 2020 • ~8 min
Neurons that control hibernation-like behavior are discovered
Neuroscientists have discovered neurons that control hibernation-like behavior in mice, a finding that could translate into applications in humans, such as preventing brain injury during a stroke.
Kevin Jiang •
harvard
June 11, 2020 • ~10 min
June 11, 2020 • ~10 min
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