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11 October 2026
Age Related
Tiny worms called C. elegans are popular models in biomedical research; they have human gene counterparts and, living fast (maturing in 3 days, dead by 3 weeks), are handy for investigating aging. This study looks at secreted proteins (essential in life for cell communication) from the worm's intestine (animals with intestinal defects shown in blue) and finds they change over lifespan. Secretion of one encoded by a gene called ACP7 (we have similar) increases with age and boosting it by genetic engineering extended worm lifespan
Read the published research article here
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