Environmental NaCl affects C. elegans development and aging
Franziska Pohl, Brian M. Egan, Daniel L. Schneider, Matthew C. Mosley, Micklaus A. Garcia, Sydney Hou, Chen-Hao Chiu, Kerry Kornfeld
This study shows that NaCl in standard C. elegans growth medium accelerates aging and reduces lifespan, with toxicity increasing with age and activating stress response pathways.
bioRxiv · Mar 9, 2025 · PreprintDevelopmental Biology