Wild nematode worms learn to avoid harmful bacteria—and their offspring inherit this knowledge

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Source: CDC/ Janice Haney Carr

The nematode worm C. elegans will stay away from dangerous bacteria in its environment when exposed to certain bacterial RNAs—and can transmit that learned behavior to future generations.

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