Optogenetic rejuvenation of mitochondrial membrane potential extends C. elegans lifespan
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ABSTRACT:
INSTRUMENT(S): Q Exactive HF
ORGANISM(S): Caenorhabditis Elegans
TISSUE(S): Whole Body
SUBMITTER: 
Christina Ludwig
LAB HEAD: Christina Ludwig
PROVIDER: PXD033901 | Pride | 2022-11-11
REPOSITORIES: Pride
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