Scientists gave worms magnetic bacteria. They lived 43% longer

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Sep 24, 2026, 11:52 pm117 ptsTrending
A magnet-producing bacterium extended the average lifespan of C. elegans worms by more than 43% while helping protect their neurological and intestinal health. Researchers traced much of the effect to suppression of ferroptosis, a damaging form of cell death linked to iron buildup and oxidative stress.

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