C. elegans behavior, fitness, and lifespan, are modulated by AWB/ASH-dependent death perception.
Mirella A. Hernandez-Lima, Brian Seo, Nicholas D. Urban, Matthias C. Truttmann
This study shows that C. elegans uses AWB and ASH neurons to detect dead conspecifics, triggering behaviors that prioritize reproduction over lifespan.
Current Biology · Oct 9, 2024Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition