Hibernating hamsters could provide new clues to Alzheimer's disease
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 - 11:40
in Biology & Nature
Syrian hamsters are golden-haired rodents often kept as house pets. Cold and darkness can cause the animals to hibernate for three to four days at a time, interspersed with short periods of activity. Surprisingly, the hibernation spurts of these cute, furry creatures could hold clues to better treatments for Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a recent study.