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  1. CW: Ultrasound Induces Torpor-Like State in Animals

    news article:
    sciencealert.com/ultrasound-in

    "the ultrasound was activating the TRPM2 ion channel in neurons of the hypothalamus preoptic area, demonstrating this is an ultrasound-sensitive ion channel that plays a role in sending animals into
    [ultrasound-induced hypothermia & hypometabolism]"

    #metabolism #torpor #TRPchannels #SpaceMedicine #Brain