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Hibernation’s Hidden Healing ‘Superpowers’ Could Be Locked in Our DNA

Hibernation’s Hidden Healing ‘Superpowers’ Could Be Locked in Our DNA
science7/31/2025

Scientists found genetic elements linked to hibernation in the human genome. Tapping into them could produce a new wave of medical treatments.

After spending months without eating, drinking, or moving, hibernating mammals must rebound from extreme physiological changes. Two new studies suggest that the genetic “superpowers” underlying this incredible resilience may also be present in the hu... [4069 chars]