Hypergravity and Aging in Drosophila melanogaster. 4. Climbing Activity: 4. Climbing Activity
E Le Bourg, FA Lints - Gerontology, 1992 - karger.com
E Le Bourg, FA Lints
Gerontology, 1992•karger.comDrosophila melanogaster flies climb up the sides of their vial after having been submitted to
a mechanical stimulation; that ability is impaired at older ages. The climbing activity (CLI) of
flies kept at various gravity levels (1, 3 and 5 g) has been measured throughout life, in cross-
sectional studies. Hypergravity had no effect on CLI at young age, but older flies kept in
hypergravity displayed lower scores than flies kept at 1 g. Results are discussed in relation
with the hypothesis of increased aging rate in hypergravity.
a mechanical stimulation; that ability is impaired at older ages. The climbing activity (CLI) of
flies kept at various gravity levels (1, 3 and 5 g) has been measured throughout life, in cross-
sectional studies. Hypergravity had no effect on CLI at young age, but older flies kept in
hypergravity displayed lower scores than flies kept at 1 g. Results are discussed in relation
with the hypothesis of increased aging rate in hypergravity.
Abstract
Drosophila melanogaster flies climb up the sides of their vial after having been submitted to a mechanical stimulation; that ability is impaired at older ages. The climbing activity (CLI) of flies kept at various gravity levels (1,3 and 5 g) has been measured throughout life, in cross-sectional studies. Hypergravity had no effect on CLI at young age, but older flies kept in hypergravity displayed lower scores than flies kept at 1 g. Results are discussed in relation with the hypothesis of increased aging rate in hypergravity.
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