Delayed accumulation of intestinal coliform bacteria enhances life span and stress resistance in <it>Caenorhabditis elegans</it> fed respiratory deficient <it>E</it>. <it>coli</it>

Delayed accumulation of intestinal coliform bacteria enhances life span and stress resistance in <it>Caenorhabditis elegans</it> fed respiratory deficient <it>E</it>. <it>coli</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Studies with the nematode model <it>Caenorhabditis elegans</it> have identified conserved biochemical pathways that act to modulate life span. Life span can also be influenced by the composition of the intestinal microbio...

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Main Authors: Gomez Fernando, Monsalve Gabriela C, Tse Vincent, Saiki Ryoichi, Weng Emily, Lee Laura, Srinivasan Chandra, Frand Alison R, Clarke Catherine F
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Subjects:
Aging
Bacterial colonization
Coenzyme Q
Gut microbiome
Intestine
Life span
Pharynx
Probiotic
Respiration
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/12/300

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