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How a Freeloading Worm Might Help Us Live Healthier, Longer Lives
Caenorhabditis elegans, a transparent, microscopic worm, has evolved a way to take advantage of protection provided by nearby bacteria. This response could provide clues as to how humans coordinate our own cellular defense systems.
August 04, 2020
How Long Will We Live? The Answer Isn’t in a Crystal Ball. But It Might Be in Our Brains.
Northeastern biology professor Javier Apfeld can extend the lifespan of a worm by manipulating how its brain processes information. Now he wants to know why.
July 08, 2019