How to Induce Suspended Animation in Mice
Many animals hibernate naturally: bears, for example, retreat to their cave and slow their metabolism for months at a time. Humans and other mammals do not share this trait. But scientific technology has uncovered a means of inducing hibernation in mice and even larger creatures, by means of hydrogen sulfide.
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Place the mouse in a contained system, such that you can pump in and remove the air at will.
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Fill the container with air that includes 80 parts per million of hydrogen sulfide.
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Monitor the mouse's life signs. The mouse should seem to almost die, its metabolic rate dropping by 90 percent, and its core temperature from 37 degrees C to 15.
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Infuse the mouse's surrounding with fresh air after an appropriate amount of time-6 hours is common, as it fits into a single work day.
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Monitor the mouse's life signs as it awakens. It should revive, none the worse for wear.
Tips & Warnings
An excessive amount of hydrogen sulfide will kill you.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2149832_induce-suspended-animation-mice.html
Many animals hibernate naturally: bears, for example, retreat to their cave and slow their metabolism for months at a time. Humans and other mammals do not share this trait. But scientific technology has uncovered a means of inducing hibernation in mice and even larger creatures, by means of hydrogen sulfide.
1
Place the mouse in a contained system, such that you can pump in and remove the air at will.
2
Fill the container with air that includes 80 parts per million of hydrogen sulfide.
3
Monitor the mouse's life signs. The mouse should seem to almost die, its metabolic rate dropping by 90 percent, and its core temperature from 37 degrees C to 15.
4
Infuse the mouse's surrounding with fresh air after an appropriate amount of time-6 hours is common, as it fits into a single work day.
5
Monitor the mouse's life signs as it awakens. It should revive, none the worse for wear.
Tips & Warnings
An excessive amount of hydrogen sulfide will kill you.
http://www.ehow.com/how_2149832_induce-suspended-animation-mice.html
