Worms live longer in cool conditions thanks to a muscle-derived molecule
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- Nature, Published online: 21 October 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-03066-3 In nematodes, a metabolite induced by the cold links low temperatures to a body-wide signal that promotes longevity. This signalling system is also seen in human cells.