Interspecies relationships of wild amoebae and bacteria with C. elegans create environments propitious for multigenerational diapause.
M. Serey, E. Retamales, G. Ibanez, P. Orio, G. Riadi, J. P. Castillo, A. Calixto
This study shows that a natural ensemble of bacteria and amoebae induces diapause in C. elegans through RNA communication and pheromone signaling, with effects persisting across generations.
bioRxiv · Jun 3, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology