1) Cool temperature correlates with longevity in C. elegans, calorie restricted mice, Ames dwarfs, and long-lived humans. However, the underlying mechanisms were not understood.
2) Using C. elegans, the author found that genes in the pro-aging branches of the unfolded protein response (UPR) pathway, such as pek-1 and atf-6, negatively correlate with longevity, while inhibition of these genes increases lifespan.
3) Cool temperature may promote longevity by inhibiting the pro-aging branches of the UPR pathway, similarly to genetic inhibition of these genes. Understanding how cool temperature interacts with the UPR could provide insights into mechanisms of aging.