Absolutely. The whole constellation of diminished brain function and obesity brings to mind a hibernation switch that is getting turned on. Perhaps further rese

Absolutely. The whole constellation of diminished brain function and obesity brings to mind a hibernation switch that is getting turned on. Perhaps further research will elucidate the biochemical pathway that is active in these patients and allow us to put people into ‘suspended animation’ for long space voyages. “ You have to eat 2 lbs of spaghetti and a gallon of ice cream a day for a month before going to mars in your sleep couch”