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MIT Worms Showcase Remarkable Resilience Against Bacteria

4/8/2025

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MIT researchers unveiled a remarkable adaptation in C. elegans worms: when faced with harmful bacteria, their nervous systems reconfigure to combat infection. Neurons and neuropeptides shifted roles, curbing feeding and fighting off lethargy. The standout was neuropeptide FLP-13, which changed functions, showcasing the incredible resilience of these tiny creatures in the face of adversity.

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MIT researchers unveiled a remarkable adaptation in C. elegans worms: when faced with harmful bacteria, their nervous systems reconfigure to combat infection. Neurons and neuropeptides shifted roles, curbing feeding and fighting off lethargy. The standout was neuropeptide FLP-13, which changed functions, showcasing the incredible resilience of these tiny creatures in the face of adversity.