<i>C. elegans</i> (IMAGE)

MDI Biological Laboratory

<i>C. elegans</i>

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The tiny nematode worm, C. elegans, is a popular model in aging research because it shares many of its genes with humans and because its short lifespan allows scientists to quickly assess the effects of anti-aging interventions.

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MDI Biological Laboratory

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