Perception of naturally dead conspecifics impairs health and longevity through serotonin signaling in Drosophila
Tuhin S. Chakraborty, Christi M. Gendron, Yang Lyu, Allyson S. Munneke, Madeline N. DeMarco, Zachary W. Hoisington, Scott D. Pletcher
This study shows that Drosophila perceives dead conspecifics, which affects health and longevity through serotonin signaling.
bioRxiv · Jan 9, 2019 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition