Worms live longer in cool conditions thanks to a muscle-derived molecule

T1Covered by 1 source · first reported by Nature / Science / Nature Biotechnology at 21 Oct, 00:00 UTC

Nature, Published online: 21 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03066-3 In nematodes, a metabolite induced by the cold links low temperatures to a body-wide signal that promotes longevity. This signalling system is also seen in human cells.