Nematodes under the microscope (IMAGE)

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Nematodes under the microscope

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An "unbiased" screen for genes involved in opioid tolerance relied upon tiny worms called C. elegans. The worm genetics revealed PTCHD1 plays a key role, altering cholesterol in cell membranes.

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Photo by Scott Wiseman for UF Scripps Biomedical Research.

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Use only with coverage of research from UF Scripps Biomedical Research. Credit Scott Wiseman for UF Scripps Biomedical Research

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