Visible light reduces C. elegans longevity

oleh: C. Daniel De Magalhaes Filho, Brian Henriquez, Nicole E. Seah, Ronald M. Evans, Louis R. Lapierre, Andrew Dillin

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2018-03-01

Deskripsi

The nematode C. elegans is known to alter its behavior in response to UV light. Here, the authors show that visible light triggers photo-oxidative stress and a wider stress response in C. elegans, suggesting that light exposure during routine laboratory handling may influence the outcome of lifespan experiments.