A dietary sterol trade-off determines lifespan responses to dietary restriction in Drosophila melanogaster females
Diet plays a significant role in maintaining lifelong health. In particular, lowering the dietary protein: carbohydrate ratio can improve lifespan. This has been interpreted as a direct effect of these macronutrients on physiology. Using Drosophila melanogaster, we show that the role of protein and...
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Language: | English |
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2021-01-01
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Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/62335 |