Researchers have identified the specific neural pathway through which the brain's circadian clock times and controls "torpor," a natural, reversible state of reduced body temperature and metabolism utilized by certain mammals to survive severe environmental stress.
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Brain Circuit for Torpor Discovered

Discover how the brain's circadian clock regulates torpor, a low-metabolism state, unlocking future potential for medicine and deep space travel.