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。

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The C. elegans genome had just been decoded, and Dr. Bargmann was able to identify the worm's odorant receptor genes.

秀丽线虫的基因组刚刚被破解，巴格曼博士证实了蛔虫接收气味的基因。

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Even C. elegans might have a little consciousness.

说不定小型土壤线虫也可能有一部分意识呢。

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In this case, the worm Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans) was found by scientists at Rutgers University in New Jersey, US, to losing its muscle mass and strength as it aged, without any accompanying loss in nervous system function.

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Analysing the genes of C. elegans has helped to show how this is done.

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Others wanted to focus on experimental animals, like the C. elegans worm or primates.

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