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Dietary Effects on Cuticular Hydrocarbons and Sexual Attractiveness in Drosophila
10.1371/journal.pone.0049799PLoS ONE712
Visible light reduces C. elegans longevity
The nematode C. elegans is known to alter its behavior in response to UV light. Here, the authors show that visible light triggers photo-oxidative stress and a wider stress response in C. elegans, suggesting that light exposure during routine laboratory handling may influence the outcome of lifespan experiments