Effects of Microgravity and Hypergravity on Aging end Longevity of Insects

  • Kim, Hak-Ryul (Department of Biology, College of Sciences, Korea University)
  • Published : 2000.09.01

Abstract

The effects of microgravity and hypergravity on aging are still poorly documented, particularly in mammals. However, there is a growing interest for the use of the fruit fly, Drosophila melanogaster, and this species may be now considered as a model organism in gravitational biology studies dealing with aging.

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