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How the humble snail could revolutionize space travel
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July 29, 2026
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7:23Now PlayingResearchers at the University of Alberta say they've discovered a drug, derived from snails, that could put non-hibernating animals into deep, metabolic sleep. One of the researchers explained to CBC Radio's The Calgary Eyeopener what medical applications the drug could have, as well as how astronuats could use it for ultra-long space travel.
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