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Nectarine promotes longevity in Drosophila melanogaster.
Free radical biology & medicine - 1 Jun 2011
Boyd Olga, Weng Peter, Sun Xiaoping, Alberico Thomas, Laslo Mara, Obenland David M, Kern Bradley, Zou Sige
Abstract excerpt
Fruits containing high antioxidant capacities and other bioactivities are ideal for promoting longevity and health span. However, few fruits are known to improve the survival and health span in animals, let alone the underlying mechanisms. Here we investigate the effects of nectarine, a globally consumed fruit, on life span and health span in Drosophila melanogaster. Wild-type flies were fed standard, dietary...
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