How does hibernation work genetically?

Published: Nov. 28, 2019, 9 a.m.

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With winter setting in, it\\u2019s easy to wonder why we humans can\\u2019t simply hibernate. How is it that animals like bears can simply bypass eating and drinking for such a long time? Join us this week as Charlie and James dive into new research investigating the genetic mechanisms of hibernation in bears!

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