University of Utah research suggests the genetic tool kit that enables animals like bears to survive hibernation could also ...

Clusters of genes found in humans match those that hibernating animals like mice use to power down during lean times, a new ...

Animals that hibernate are incredibly resilient. They can spend months without food or water, muscles refusing to atrophy, ...

Slow metabolism = longer life Many of the oldest animals, like tortoises and sharks, have very slow metabolisms. A slow metabolism reduces cell damage and slows aging, helping them conserve energy ...

New research reveals humans carry dormant hibernation genes that could revolutionize treatment of obesity, diabetes, and ...