Citation

Grizzly bears and black bears prevent trabecular bone loss during disuse (hibernation)

McGee-Lawrence, M.E., Wojda, S.J., Barlow, L.N., Drummer, T.D., Castillo, A.B., Kennedy, O., Condon, K.W., Auber, J., Armstrong, V.L., Donahue, S.W.

Bone (2008)

TL;DR

Bears maintain bone density despite months of zero weight-bearing activity

This research demonstrated that bears prevent bone loss during months of immobility - a phenomenon that defies normal physiology and is being studied for osteoporosis treatment. The business parallel: some organizational capabilities can be preserved during hibernation in ways that seem impossible under normal assumptions.

Key Findings from McGee-Lawrence et al. (2008)

Bears maintain bone density despite months of zero weight-bearing activity
Mechanism differs from human bone loss during immobility
Being studied for potential osteoporosis treatment applications
Demonstrates biological systems can defy expected degradation patterns

Grizzly bears and black bears prevent trabecular bone loss during disuse (hibernation)

Key Findings from McGee-Lawrence et al. (2008)

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