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Exploring The Developmental Effects Of Antidepressants In Caenorhabditis Elegans, Alexandra Van Stone
Exploring The Developmental Effects Of Antidepressants In Caenorhabditis Elegans, Alexandra Van Stone
Annual Research Symposium
It is so important to explore the potential side effects of antidepressants especially if these side effects could lead to a future detriment to an individual’s financial and social well-being. A better understanding of these side effects in regards to human developmental issues is imperative considering issues related to mental health and depression affect a large percentage of the population. In this study, we tested if Caenorhabditis (C.) elegans could be a potential model organism to predict possible side effects associated with select antidepressants. Their developmental problems potentially encountered upon drug treatment may be encountered in humans.