Happy worms have healthy eggs
In a new study, Northwestern University researchers exposed roundworms (a well-established model organism in biological research) to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), a class of drugs used for treating depression and anxiety. Surprisingly, this treatment improved the quality of aging females’ egg cells.
Erin Aprison Ilya Ruvinsky Svetlana Dzitoyeva Proceedings Of The National Academy Sciences National Institutes Of Health Weinberg College Of Arts
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