Nature
Cold activates a chemical network that extends lifespan in worms
Experiments in worms found that boosting production of a cold-induced molecule in muscle promoted longevity and reduced protein clumping at normal or elevated…Experiments in worms found that boosting production of a cold-induced molecule in muscle promoted longevity and reduced protein clumping at normal or elevated temperatures.
Worm studyInterventions
Who was studiedAdult hermaphrodite C. elegans worms, against control worms
What changedIncreasing BH2 production in worm muscle extended lifespan compared with controls, even at normal or elevated temperatures
The catchExperiments were not blinded, creating potential bias in lifespan scoring