Hibernating for Deep Spaceflight with Ryan Sprenger
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Hibernation: Nature's Survival Mechanism
This chapter explores the remarkable resilience of hibernating species to high doses of gamma radiation, shedding light on their unique survival mechanisms. It discusses the implications of hibernation for long-duration space missions and the potential to study these adaptations in space. Additionally, it examines the physiological processes involved in metabolic shutdown and the intriguing prospect of unlocking similar abilities in humans.
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