Scientists poke hibernating bears to discover secrets of blood clots

The findings could lead to new medicines to help people who have inherited blood-clotting disorders that put them at risk for pulmonary embolism, heart attack and stroke.

Scientist poked hibernating bears in a bid to discover secrets of blood clots (Tobias Petzold/Ludwig-Maximilians University Munich/PA)

Scientists have been poking bears to discover the secrets of blood clots.

Hibernating bears, paralysed humans and pigs kept in small enclosures all avoid dangerous blood clots despite not moving for extremely long periods.