Hibernation and longevity in the Turkish hamster Mesocricetus brandti

Science. 1981 May 8;212(4495):668-70. doi: 10.1126/science.7221552.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aging*
  • Animals
  • Cricetinae / physiology*
  • Female
  • Hibernation*
  • Longevity*
  • Male
  • Mesocricetus / physiology*
  • Sex Factors
  • Stress, Physiological / physiopathology
  • Temperature