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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 00:56Preparation of Larvae
- 02:31Cold Probe Assay
- 04:36Results: Larvae Exhibit Unique Behaviors in Response to a Noxious Cold Stimulus
- 05:36Conclusion
Here we demonstrate a novel assay to study cold nociception in Drosophila larvae. This assay utilizes a custom-built Peltier probe capable of applying a focal noxious cold stimulus and results in quantifiable cold-specific behaviors. This technique will allow further cellular and molecular dissection of cold nociception.
