C. elegans Stress Assays

Caenorhabditis elegans stress assays are pivotal in biomedical research, providing deep insights into the genetic and molecular mechanisms that govern stress responses, aging, and disease resistance. Many of these stress pathways are conserved between C. elegans and humans, making this nematode an exceptional model for studying human diseases. Researchers can expose C. elegans to various stressors—such as heat shock, oxidative stress, pathogenic infection, hypoxia, and ultraviolet light (UV)—to examine specific genetic and physiological responses. These assays play a crucial role in advancing our understanding of human health and disease.