This gene may help worms live longer, but not healthier
A surprising trade-off could have implications for antiaging therapies
TRADE-OFF BROKER A protein called TCER-1 (green, seen in a microscope image in the gut and reproductive cells of a worm) helps strike a balance between immunity, fertility and longevity in nematodes.
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