Developmental BiologybioRxivPreprint
Environmental NaCl affects C. elegans development and aging
Franziska Pohl, Brian M. Egan, Daniel L. Schneider…·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.
DOI 10.1101/2025.03.09.641258