Hymenolepis diminuta infection

Hymenolepis diminuta infection extends lifespan in T. molitor (HR 2.35 (control vs infected), p < 0.001).

“an overall very highly significant difference in survival time (p < 0.001) between infected and control populations of beetles, with a hazard ratio of 2.35 (control versus infected)”

Model organisms

A parasite that increases host lifespan

Proceedings. Biological sciences·22 Aug 2001