Aging studies in drosophila melanogaster

Yaning Sun, Jason Yolitz, Cecilia Wang, Edward Spangler, Ming Zhan, Sige Zou

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Abstract

Drosophila is a genetically tractable system ideal for investigating the mechanisms of aging and developing interventions for promoting healthy aging. Here we describe methods commonly used in Drosophila aging research. These include basic approaches for preparation of diets and measurements of lifespan, food intake, and reproductive output. We also describe some commonly used assays to measure changes in physiological and behavioral functions of Drosophila in aging, such as stress resistance and locomotor activity.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationMethods in Molecular Biology
Pages77-93
Number of pages17
Volume1048
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 21 2013

Publication series

NameMethods in Molecular Biology
Volume1048
ISSN (Print)10643745

Keywords

  • Aging
  • Drosophila melanogaster
  • Lifespan
  • Locomotor activity
  • Mitochondrial function
  • Oxidative stress
  • Reproduction
  • Starvation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Molecular Biology
  • Genetics

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