roundworms

Scientist angers Twitter and is accused of sexism and racism after saying roundworms are useless

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Wormageddon! Scientist provokes ire of Twitter users and is accused of sexism, racism and privilege after saying roundworms are ‘overhyped’ On July 18 @JustTheZooOfUs tweeted: ‘What is the most overhyped animal?’  Michael Eisen, editor of science journal eLife, replied that it was the roundworm Social media exploded with defense of roundworm and threats to boycott … Read more

‘Anti-ageing’ enzyme ‘tweaked’ by scientists made roundworms live longer

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‘Anti-ageing’ enzyme ‘tweaked’ by scientists made roundworms live longer – and it could work in humans too Researchers found a way to ‘tweak’ proteins that control cellular energy levels  VRK-1 and AMPK work in tandem to manage and monitor a creatures energy They were able to turn up and down levels in roundworm and increase … Read more