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Determination of the Spontaneous Locomotor Activity in Drosophila melanogaster
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Determination of the Spontaneous Locomotor Activity in Drosophila melanogaster

Determination of the Spontaneous Locomotor Activity in Drosophila melanogaster

DOI:
10.3791/51449-v

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08:06 min

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April 10, 2014

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1Genetics and Developmental Biology, School of Medicine,University of Connecticut Health Center

Chapitres

  • 00:05Titre
  • 01:19Fly Preparation
  • 03:37Mobility Monitor Setup
  • 04:59Fly Collection
  • 05:46Mobility Monitors and Data Analysis
  • 06:54Results: Variations in Spontaneous Locomotor Activity of Drosophila
  • 07:34Conclusion

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Drosophila melanogaster are useful in studying genetic or environmental manipulations that affect behaviors such as spontaneous locomotor activity.  Here we describe a protocol that utilizes monitors with infrared beams and data analysis software to quantify spontaneous locomotor activity. 

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Drosophila MelanogasterSpontaneous Locomotor ActivityPopulation MonitorsTracking SystemSciences du comportementEnvironmental ManipulationsGenetic ManipulationsAgingSexCaloric ContentDrugsHuman Disease Models

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