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Hibernating Lemurs Can Turn Back the Clock on Cellular Aging

Originally published on Phys.org on March 11, 2025. Read the original here. We’re all familiar with the outward signs of aging. The face that greets you in the mirror each morning may have sagging skin or thinning hair. But many age-related changes start within our cells, even our DNA, which can wear and tear over […]



Ph.D. Research Opportunity: Dwarf Lemur Hibernation

Ph.D. Research Opportunity: The ecophysiology of dwarf lemur hibernation in northwestern Madagascar By Lydia Greene, Ph.D. October 11, 2022 Project Description We seek a motivated student to conduct Ph.D. research on hibernation in wild dwarf lemurs in northwestern Madagascar, under the supervision of Drs. Marina Blanco and Lydia Greene (Duke Lemur Center, Duke University, USA) […]



VIDEO: Why Do You Study That? —Marina and Lydia Discuss Lemur Research

Research scientists Marina Blanco, Ph.D. and Lydia Greene, Ph.D. study lemurs here at the DLC—home to the most diverse population of lemurs outside of Madagascar. Some people might assume that they do this just to hang out with these adorable primates all day, but the truth is that their research could be critical to the […]



VIDEO: Studying Dwarf Lemur Hibernation

  One of the hallmarks of the Lemur Center’s research program is that it is non-invasive: We never allow research that hurts an animal or causes undue stress. But what does non-invasive research look like, and how can we use it to learn more about lemurs here and in Madagascar? In this video, we dive into […]