Alcohol prolongs lifespan of nematodes

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A longer lifespan due to alcohol consumption? This is at least true for nematodes (e.g. C. elegans). Together with the group of Prof. Dr. Teymuras Kurzchalia (MPI-CBG Dresden) we found out that alcohol helps C. elegans to live twice longer and survive desiccation. For more information, click here.