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biomedical-monitoring

Advanced telemetry and sensor technology are used to continuously monitor vital signs and brain activity in the bears.

1 chapter across 1 book

Between the Strokes of Night (1985)Charles Sheffield

Chapter 7

The chapter depicts a tense and emotionally charged scene in a scientific facility where two Kodiak bears, Dolly and Jinx, are undergoing experimental hibernation-like states. Dolly's condition deteriorates despite the scientists' efforts to stabilize her, leading to her death, while the team prepares to awaken Jinx cautiously. The narrative explores the challenges and ethical dilemmas of pushing biological limits in experimental cryogenic or hibernation research.