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Genetic changes in proline breakdown shorten lifespan in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans, but only when fed specific bacteria. This reveals an adaptive response to varying diets.

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  • To explore the relationship between diet, metabolism, and lifespan in Caenorhabditis elegans.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans.
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