Scientists uncover surprising facts about hibernating bears
March 28, 2011
University Relations
Institute of Arctic Biology scientist Øivind Tøien and IAB Director Brian Barnes, along with UAF Attending Veterinarian
John Blake and colleagues from Stanford University, received worldwide recognition
for research about bears which was published in the Feb. 18 issue of
Science. They
reported that hibernating bears' body temperatures can remain relatively high even while metabolism
decreases are significant. The results have implications for treatment of stroke,
heart attack or trauma patients.
