Understanding how food perception affects longevity in worms
Determining the neural mechanisms of mechanosensory food perception in DR-mediated longevity
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · NIH-10904672
This study looks at how the way we smell and touch food can affect how long tiny worms live and their overall health, which might help us understand how our own eating habits and senses could influence our aging and well-being.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10904672 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how different ways of perceiving food, particularly through smell and touch, influence the lifespan and health of the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans. By examining the neural mechanisms involved in these sensory perceptions, the study aims to uncover how they affect dietary restriction, a known factor in promoting longevity. The research utilizes advanced techniques to analyze the signaling pathways in these worms, which could provide insights into the broader implications for aging and health in humans. Patients may benefit from understanding how dietary habits and sensory experiences can impact longevity.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in aging, dietary habits, and their effects on health.
Not a fit: Patients with no interest in dietary restriction or aging-related research may not find this study beneficial.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to new strategies for promoting healthy aging and longevity in humans.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding dietary restriction and longevity, but this specific approach focusing on mechanosensation is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR — ANN ARBOR, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: KITTO, ELIZABETH SARAH — UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR
- Study coordinator: KITTO, ELIZABETH SARAH
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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