Sci Show: Arctic squirrels recycle bits of their own bodies to survive winter. By recycling nutrients from their muscles, the squirrels sustain themselves and also avoid a toxic consequence of muscle breakdown. The secrets of the animals’ metabolism during hibernation could someday help human medicine.

Saturday, December 19, 2020

Arctic squirrels recycle bits of their own bodies to survive winter. By recycling nutrients from their muscles, the squirrels sustain themselves and also avoid a toxic consequence of muscle breakdown. The secrets of the animals’ metabolism during hibernation could someday help human medicine.

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