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Impacts On Fitness Associated With Acquisition Of Gut Microbiota In Drosophila, Corinne Topolski
Impacts On Fitness Associated With Acquisition Of Gut Microbiota In Drosophila, Corinne Topolski
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Drosophila melanogaster is a model organism that has been studied to demonstrate the role of gut microbiota in fitness. It has already been established the gut microbiota is extremely important for the health of the organism, but the source of the microbiota has not been studied as thoroughly. In order to test if the source of microbiota affects the fitness of the individual, adult male and female flies were placed onto plates to defecate after being raised on standard food and food with carbenicillin. Stock eggs were washed in either water or a bleach solution, then placed on the defecation …
Aging, Inflammation, And Gut Microbiota In Mice, Jody Demeo
Aging, Inflammation, And Gut Microbiota In Mice, Jody Demeo
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Inflammation and gut microbiota are two areas of study that can be linked to aging in the body. As a person ages, systemic inflammation tends to increase, and changes in microbiota in the gastrointestinal system occur as well.