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Hibernation

Hibernation is a state of suppressed metabolism that allows animals to overcome unfavourable conditions.

This society supports research on the mechanism and applications of hibernation.

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Recent hibernation research by IHS members

Latest publications on hibernation, torpor and related topics with IHS members (in bold) as author
Hypothalamic Neurochemical and Microglial Suppression in Long-Standing Human Hibernation-Like Syndrome.
Jiang W, Kalsbeek A, Hut RA, Swaab DF, Yi CX
Neuropathology and applied neurobiology · Dec 2026
Heart rate biologging as a tool to understand the energetic needs of life history states.
Stawski C, Geiser F, Körtner G, Currie S
Conservation physiology · Sep 2026
Synchronization of the 12-h circatidal rhythm maintains the kidney through repeated cycles of warm reperfusion in the hibernating ground squirrel.
Gillen AE, Orlicky DJ, Fu R, Jain S, Jani A, Martin SL
Function (Oxford, England) · Aug 2026
Anti-inflammatory drug and prebiotics alter metabolic inflammation in fattening ground squirrels and outbred mice.
Kucharski AA, Brice CE, Hayes NA, Duddleston KN, Kurtz CC
Frontiers in physiology · Jul 2026
Greater ecological flexibility in furry-eared dwarf lemurs versus sympatric Sibree's dwarf lemurs: Insights from tree-hole, nest, and underground occupancy.
Blanco MB, Greene LK, Andriambeloson JB, Rahalinarivo V, Randriahaingo HNT, Randriamanantsaina NH, …, Dausmann KH
Folia primatologica; international journal of primatology · Jun 2026
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International Hibernation Society @inthibsoc.bsky.social 04/10/2026
The International Hibernation Society is happy to release the Seasonal Hibernation Highlights for the Fall 2026.

Enjoy reading the latest research on Torpor & Hibernation as Seasonal Adaptive Strategies and as Biomimicry Inspiration!
International Hibernation Society @inthibsoc.bsky.social 06/07/2026
The International Hibernation Society is happy to release the Seasonal Hibernation Highlights for the Summer 2026.

Enjoy reading the latest research on Torpor & Hibernation as Seasonal Adaptative Strategies and as Biomimicry Inspiration!
Sylvain Giroud @sgiroud.bsky.social 05/06/2026
Also stay tune if you want to know more on the long term & intergenerational effects of early-life heterothermic expression with studies about to be submitted and in preparation. So coming out hopefully soon!
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IHS online research seminar

Reconstructing the evolution of the hibernation gland

Dr. Martin Jastroch

The Wenner-Gren Institute, Sweden

28th Aug 2026

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