Intestinal roundworm cells eat their own DNA as part of a healthy lifecycle
During their development, DNA off the ends of their chromosomes are chopped off and destroyed
Microscopic worms pee milk on their children as their bodies decompose
C. elegans turn their aging bodies into food for their children
Escaping through a predator's butt is a common strategy for prey
Some have evolved to just survive, but other species actively seek out being pooped out
Scientists, beware of the consequences of routine practices in your lab!
The harmless practice of using parafilm to seal agar petri dishes containing the model organism, C. elegans, actually impacts larval development
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Garbage mitochondria may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease
Taking out the trash improves key symptoms of neurodegenerative disease