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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 01:49Preparation Concerns
- 02:21Collecting Age-matched Embryos
- 04:43Setting Up the Longevity Experiment
- 06:12Maintaining the Longevity Experiment
- 08:00Environmental Conditions Affecting Lifespan
- 09:16Conclusion
Drosophila melanogaster is a powerful model organism for exploring the molecular basis of longevity regulation. This protocol will discuss the steps involved in generating a reproducible, population-based measurement of longevity as well as potential pitfalls and how to avoid them.
