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The model organism Caenorhabditis elegans is quick to forget a notable odour — unless it is chilled or given lithium. The model organism Caenorhabditis elegans is quick to forget a notable odour — unless it is chilled or given lithium.

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.

The small translucent roundworm C. elegans was employed in the latest study, which is a well-established model organism often used in biology studies

Male pheromones just might be the fountain of youth for aging female animals' eggs, according to a new Northwestern University study.