Neat News 1462 (added 2020-01-01)

How bears manage to stay fit during hibernation

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Even a few weeks in bed are hard to cope with for people. Grizzly bears on the other hand are quite fit even after four months of hibernation. There is better understanding on a cellular level with respect to so-called non-essential amino acids how they manage. The insights may help humans with muscle atrophy in the long run.

News seen at: ScienceDaily - Health & Medicine