Will humans one day hibernate? | TED Radio Hour
Bears and squirrels hibernate to survive harsh conditions; why not humans?
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Bears and squirrels hibernate to survive harsh conditions; why not humans? If we want to travel deep into space or combat deadly diseases, physiologist Matteo Cerri says hibernation might be the key.
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