We will continue to study C. elegans to determine how to reduce the hyperactivation of neurons to improve brain function. We believe this will help us understand the basis of aging in brain function." ...

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Another advantage of using C. elegans is that these worms have a simple ... The gene is now known to regulate a number of factors in addition to aging, including stress resistance, metabolism ...

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In a study published in 2023, young and old Caenorhabditis elegans worms treated with the drug – which is normally used to ...

Schematic of the head of an aged C. elegans in which hyperactive neurons interfere with proper migration to the previous culture temperature Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible ...

The aging of the brain has intrigued scientists for decades. A recent study reveals that neuronal hyperactivity, rather than its decline, may be the cause of age-related cognitive deterioration. C.

A young C. elegans adult glowing green where a protein ... shortens the animal’s entire lifespan and accelerates its aging.

The Surprising Discovery of Rilmenidine's Anti-Aging Properties Rilmenidine ... 3 The study showed that both young and old C. elegans worms treated with rilmenidine lived longer and exhibited ...

Scientists built a microfluidic lab-on-a-chip device that accelerates compound screens and phenotype analyses in C. elegans models of reproductive aging. Deanna earned their PhD in cellular biology ...