Biological aging of two innate behaviors of Drosophila melanogaster: escape climbing versus courtship learning and memory
C. Consoulas, J. Thiem, M. Viskadourou, A. Gaitanidis, D. J. Stravopodis, R. Strauss, C. Duch
This study examines age-related changes in motor and cognitive behaviors in Drosophila, finding that courtship performance and short-term memory decline sharply near death, while climbing speed declines gradually, suggesting distinct aging mechanisms.
bioRxiv · Oct 10, 2023 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition