Physical stimulation
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Neuromuscular defects
downin worms1
Physical stimulation decreases neuromuscular defects in worms.
“Physical stimulation through culture medium with small beads in space mitigated many μG-induced expression changes, including mechanoreceptors, neuromuscular defects, and aging-related phenotypes.”
Model organismsin space under microgravitysmall beads added to culture medium
Microgravity affects the nervous system and aging in C. elegans through reduced tactile stimulation
bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)19 Feb 2026Preprint
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Microgravity affects the nervous system and aging in C. elegans through reduced tactile stimulation
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