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Spaceflight may extend the lifespan of microscopic worm

05:55 EDT 6 Jul 2012 | Science Daily

The effect of spaceflight on a microscopic worm -- Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) -- could help it live longer. The discovery was made by scientists studying the loss of bone and muscle mass experienced by astronauts after extended flights in sp..

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