Episode 522
The Hidden World of Hibernation
In winter the idea of hibernating sounds pretty tempting, but what's actually happening?
The Naked Scientists Podcast · The Naked Scientists
January 19, 201649m 9s
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Show Notes
Does midwinter make you want to eat all the food in your fridge, curl up in a duvet and sleep until spring? You're not alone, many plants and animals feel the same way, but you might not be so keen when we tell you just what it would do to your body! Snuggle down as we explore the world of hibernation and how it might be used to help humans. Plus, in the news: detoxing debunked and the miracle of the microbiome. Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists
Topics
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