The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans has emerged as an important animal model in
various fields including neurobiology, developmental biology, and genetics. Characteristics …

Interventions that extend life span by moderately reduced nutrient intake are often referred to
as dietary or calorie restriction. Its efficacy in many species has led to the conclusion that a …

For many organisms the ability to transduce light into cellular signals is crucial for survival.
Light stimulates DNA repair and metabolism changes in bacteria, avoidance responses in …

Alternative patterns of neural activity drive different rhythmic locomotory patterns in both
invertebrates and mammals. The neuro-molecular mechanisms responsible for the …

Dietary restriction is known to promote longevity in a variety of eukaryotic organisms. Most
studies of dietary restriction have been performed on animals bred for many generations …

The nematode Caenorhabditis elegans and spore-forming bacteria of the Bacillus genus are
both common soil inhabitants. In this study, we investigated the interaction of the …