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Hibernating for Deep Spaceflight with Ryan Sprenger

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Unlocking the Secrets of Hibernation and Metabolism

This chapter explores the mechanisms of animal hibernation, focusing on how animals lose weight through fat metabolism instead of muscle. It also examines the implications for human health, including obesity research, and the surprising radiation resistance of hibernating species that could benefit space exploration.

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