The Economic Times

Could bacteria hold the secret to delaying death? Magnetic microbes extended worm lifespan by more than 43% in a new ageing study

Researchers at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science found that Magnetospirillum magneticum AMB-1 increased the lifespan of C. elegans by 43.39%. The treated worms demonstrated improved neurological function and intestinal health as they aged. The study linked these benefits to reduced ferroptosis and iron accumulation, highlighting the role of magnetosomes. Comparisons with non-magnetotactic bacterial strains suggested the importance of magnetosome production in lifespan extension.