Effects of knockdown of autophagy pathway genes on C. elegans longevity are highly condition dependent
Kuei Ching Hsiung, Hannah Chapman, Xiaoya Wei, Xiaoyu Sun, Isadora Rawlinson, David Gems
This study shows that autophagy gene knockdown in C. elegans affects lifespan in a highly condition-dependent manner, with variable outcomes based on genetic background, temperature, and experimental conditions.
bioRxiv · Jul 28, 2025 · PreprintGenetics