bioRxiv
Tardigrade stress proteins shortened lifespan in worms
Experiments in genetically engineered worms found that each of four proteins impaired movement and reproduction and failed to improve resistance to most environmental…Experiments in genetically engineered worms found that each of four proteins impaired movement and reproduction and failed to improve resistance to most environmental stresses.
Preprint: worm studyInterventions
Who was studiedGenetically engineered Caenorhabditis elegans worms
What changedEach tardigrade protein shortened lifespan in worms when produced continuously throughout somatic tissues
The catchProteins were produced continuously throughout somatic tissues; DSUP toxicity depended on tissue and developmental stage