Time In Outer Space Lengthens Worms' Lives

American Voices • Opinion • ISSUE 48•28 • Jul 10, 2012

A study of microscopic worms taken aboard the International Space Station found that the suppression of several genes during their exposure to a microgravity environment resulted in longer life spans. What do you think?

“Is there a way I could send my old pal Tapey up there? I’d sure like to be able to give her a few more years.”
Marie Mercincavage –
Health Care Researcher
“Or you can keep them in the fridge and they'll live longer that way, too.”
Luke Fehrenbach –
Unemployed
“The numbers are great, but I'm more concerned about worm quality of life.”
Liz Ryder –
Addiction Specialist

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