by Neuroscincenews.com

A new study reveals that these odor molecules from pathogenic bacteria not only induce avoidance behaviors in the nematodes but also stimulate a protective neural circuit in other tissues. This circuit boosts the efficient processing of toxic proteins, akin to proteins linked to human neurodegenerative diseases.

The study suggests that sensing environmental dangers via odors may be an evolutionary mechanism extending lifespan.

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