How hibernating hamsters could help astronauts

Special cells can repair muscles, even when some animals are dormant. A hibernating Syrian hamster that was part of the study. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. With the freezing temperatures that have recently pummeled parts of the northeastern United States, the idea of curling up for the winter and snoozing until spring sounds very appealing. There's just one problem for our species--well, actually, there would be many.