Sensory perception of dead conspecifics induces aversive cues and modulates lifespan through serotonin in Drosophila

oleh: Tuhin S. Chakraborty, Christi M. Gendron, Yang Lyu, Allyson S. Munneke, Madeline N. DeMarco, Zachary W. Hoisington, Scott D. Pletcher

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2019-05-01

Deskripsi

Different sensory experiences can affect longevity in Drosophila. Here the authors find that exposure of Drosophila directly to dead conspecifics affects longevity via a serotonergic mechanism, and that Drosophila exposed to dead conspecifics also become an aversive stimulus to naïve choosers.