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Measurement of Lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster
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Measurement of Lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster

Measurement of Lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster

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January 07, 2013

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January 07, 2013

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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.

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