Hibernation and Longevity in the Turkish Hamster Mesocricetus brandi

A positive correlation was found between the length of life of 288 Turkish hamsters and the amount of time spent in hibernation, suggesting that the process of aging is slowed during hibernation.

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1981-05, Vol.212 (4495), p.668-670
Main Authors: Lyman, Charles P., O'Brien, Regina C., Greene, G. Cliett, Papafrangos, Elaine D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Bats
Drills
Earth
Earth sciences
Hibernation
Longevity
Mammals
Metabolism
Seas
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Summary:A positive correlation was found between the length of life of 288 Turkish hamsters and the amount of time spent in hibernation, suggesting that the process of aging is slowed during hibernation.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203