Category Archives: Sensory Perception

Carbon Dioxide and Lifespan in Drosophila

My first post to this blog began with a fascinating study by Scott Pletcher that found odor from yeast can accelerate the ageing of dietary restricted Drosophila.  His group recently published another study that adds to our understanding (1), which … Continue reading

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The confounding role of sensory perception in calorie restriction and ageing research

My first post to this blog will begin with a thought provoking paper on how the olfactory system fits in to the longevity promoting effects of calorie restriction. Calorie restriction is the most studied and reliable way to extend secondary … Continue reading

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