Genetics
A nerve signal helps protect aging neurons in worms
In worm experiments, increasing a nerve-signaling molecule reduced excessive branching in aging sensory neurons without extending lifespan.In worm experiments, increasing a nerve-signaling molecule reduced excessive branching in aging sensory neurons without extending lifespan.
Worm studyMechanisms
Who was studiedAging Caenorhabditis elegans worms
What changedIncreasing NLP-12 reduced excessive branching in aged worms
The catchNeuronal healthspan was assessed through sensory-cell branching and body-position-guided movement