Sorry, basic question

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Hello! :slight_smile:

my question is very basic because Iā€™m quite beginner in the management of C. elgans. I received two strains of worms and do not move or respond to being touched. Is it that they are dead and have to order them again? :ā€™(

please need guidance.

Thanks a lot.

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What strains, exactly?

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N2 and AU37.
I noticed that strains AU37 were mostly tucked in agar. On the other hand, do chunking, the worms did not respond, so I think they are dead.

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They could have been exposed to too much heat in transit. Perhaps contact the source of the worms for advice.

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thanks for the answer, then I will request the worms with a private courier service :wink: