The research was performed on C. elegans, tiny roundworms that typically live an average of two weeks.
这一研究实验是在线虫身上进行的，这是一种极小的圆虫，他们的平均寿命只有两周左右。
This species transmits roundworms that cause lymphatic filariasis in tropical and subtropical regions, as well as West Nile virus and St Louis encephalitis in North America.
这种蚊子在热带和亚热带地区传播导致淋巴丝虫病的线虫，并且在北美传播西尼罗河病毒和圣路易斯型脑炎。
The gene makes a protein that controls the quantities of other proteins a cell produces, and studies in roundworms suggest that the gene is involved in growth and development throughout life.
这种基因能产生一种蛋白质，这种蛋白质能控制一个细胞能产生的其他蛋白质的数量，而且对蛔虫的研究表明，该基因参与整个生命的生长和发育阶段。
Belgian researchers have tested the drug on roundworms, and have had positive results so the next step is to do a human trial.
比利时研究者已将该药物在蛔虫身上进行了试验，取得了积极的效果，下一步就是人体试验。
Roundworms are excellent subjects for longevity research because they usually only live three weeks, making any increment in lifespan quickly apparent.
蛔虫是研究长寿的最佳对象，因为他们通常只能活3周，任何寿命的增加都很快的显现出来。
Roundworms are excellent subjects for longevity research because they usually only live three weeks, making any increment in lifespan quickly apparent.
蛔虫是研究长寿的最佳对象，因为他们通常只能活3周，任何寿命的增加都很快的显现出来。
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