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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 00:41Rotating Exercise Quantification System (REQS) Assay Set Up
- 01:59REQS Data Collection, Analysis, and Troubleshooting
- 03:31Results: Genotypes with Variable Outcomes
- 04:15Conclusion
The Rotating Exercise Quantification System (REQS) can induce exercise in Drosophila melanogaster through rotation while simultaneously measuring the amount of activity performed by the animals. Here, we present a point-by-point protocol detailing how to measure activity levels of animals experiencing rotational exercise treatments using the REQS.
