Selection for increased longevity in Drosophila melanogaster: a reply to Lints.

doi:10.1159/000213665

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Selection for increased longevity in Drosophila melanogaster: a reply to Lints.

Gerontology - 1 Jan 1995

Arking R, Buck S

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An important tool in the genetic analysis of longevity and aging in Drosophila melanogaster is the use of strains selected directly for late-age reproduction and indirectly for extended longevity. Following some initial failures to select for extended longevity, there are now a number of laborato...

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Animals
Drosophila melanogaster
Genetic Variation
Longevity
Selection, Genetic

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