Effects of Temperature on Lifespan of <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> from Different Genetic Backgrounds: Links between Metabolic Rate and Longevity

Effects of Temperature on Lifespan of <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> from Different Genetic Backgrounds: Links between Metabolic Rate and Longevity

Despite many studies of the aging process, questions about key factors ensuring longevity have not yet found clear answers. Temperature seems to be one of the most important factors regulating lifespan. However, the genetic background may also play a key role in determining longevity. The aim of thi...

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Main Authors: Mateusz Mołoń, Jan Dampc, Monika Kula-Maximenko, Jacek Zebrowski, Agnieszka Mołoń, Ralph Dobler, Roma Durak, Andrzej Skoczowski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
aging
fruit fly
lifespan
microcalorimetry
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/11/8/470

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