As humanity dreams of becoming a star-faring civilization, the challenges of long-duration space travel loom large.
One potential solution to this challenge is hibernation, which scientists believe could help astronauts endure long journeys between stars.
NASA has been investigating this idea for years, even studying the hibernation patterns of Arctic ground squirrels.
However, recent research from a team in Germany, led by Gerald Kerth at the University of Greifswald, has focused on bats for insights into effective hibernation.
The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, explores the role of erythrocytes, a specific type of red blood cell, in the hibernation process.
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