THE EFFECT OF X RADIATION ON LONGEVITY IN DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER. Final Technical Report

Technical Report · Wed Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1964

OSTI ID:4020017

Wood, V G

The length of life of control and irradiated populations of Drosophila melanogaster was investigated over a 4-yr period. Two unrelated wild type strains of flies were crossed and inbred stock from this mating was exposed to doses of x radiation ranging from 25 to 60,000 r. Both mated and unmated groups were studied and radiation exposure was given during each developmental period. The data indicate that females outlive males in both irradiated and control groups, and unmated flies live longer than mated flies. A slight increase in life span was noted in flies exposed to the lowest doses of radiation. Possible explanations are discussed. (C.H.)

• Research Organization: Taylor Univ., Upland, Ind.
• DOE Contract Number: AT(11-1)-885
• NSA Number: NSA-18-019554
• OSTI ID: 4020017
• Report Number(s): TID-20550
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-64
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE
AGE
DROSOPHILA
DROSOPHILA MELANOGASTER
INSECTS
IRRADIATION
LONGEVITY
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION EFFECTS
SEX
STANDARDS
VARIATIONS
X RADIATION