The Effect of Microbiota on Lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster

Authors

Melinda Koyle, Brigham Young University
John Chaston, Brigham Young University

Keywords

effect of microbiota, lifespan, drosophila melanogaster

College

Life Sciences

Department

Plant and Wildlife Sciences

Abstract

Almost all animals are affected by the bacteria found in their intestines (1). Recent research has begun to show the close relationship hosts have with their microbiome. These interactions influence metabolic, respiratory, nutritional, neurological, and immunological functions along with many other biological roles (2). The short lifespans, fruit flies make an excellent model organism for studying host/microbiome interactions (3). By better understanding the correlation between lifespan and host microbiota in D. melanogaster, I hope to help further the knowledge of the relationship between lifespan in humans and our own microbiome.

Recommended Citation

Koyle, Melinda and Chaston, John (2017) "The Effect of Microbiota on Lifespan in Drosophila melanogaster," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2017: Iss. 1, Article 247.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2017/iss1/247