Human Hibernation on the Horizon?

Mincemeat.net writes "The BBC is reporting that scientists at University of Washington have successfully induced a state of extreme hibernation in mice. The mice suffered no ill effects. Naturally, testing in larger animals will ensue. Humans wouldn't necessarily appreciate the smell of hydrogen sulfide while being placed into suspended animation. However, the applications are numerous if the usage of similar techniques can be applied to us. Cancer treatment, delaying death from injuries, interplanetary expeditions top the lists of possibilities. While it's not a quick freeze, maybe Fry will be able to meet Bender after all."

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I don't understand the Fry comment?

[Anonymous Coward]

Are you talking about the store that's the Disney World for geeks? If so, then yes hibernation would be a great thing to have when shopping there. When you get in line, you could hibernate then when you're ready to check-out, they could revive you. That would make checking-out there much more pleasant!