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Measurement of Lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster

Article DOI: 10.3791/50068 • 10:00 min • January 7th, 2013
January 7th, 2013 •
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1Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology, University of Michigan, 2Cellular and Molecular Biology Program, University of Michigan

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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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Lifespan Measurement Drosophila Melanogaster Aging Physiological Deterioration Physical Performance Disease Risk Age-dependent Mortality Laboratory Observation Age-matched Individuals Genetic Manipulations Environmental Manipulations Model Organisms Lifespan Extension Age-associated Disease Prevention Vinegar Fly Convenient Husbandry Facile Genetics Demographic Measures Of Aging Age-specific Survival Mortality Experimental Design Environment Variations Laboratory Practices Genetic Background Control
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