An Automated Rapid Iterative Negative Geotaxis Assay for Analyzing Adult Climbing Behavior in a Drosophila Model of Neurodegeneration
Title:
An Automated Rapid Iterative Negative Geotaxis Assay for Analyzing Adult Climbing Behavior in a Drosophila Model of Neurodegeneration
Author:
Cao, Wenze
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Publication Information:
Cambridge, MA MyJoVE Corp 2016
Physical Description:
online resource (412 seconds)
Series:
Behavior
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Title from resource description page
Abstract:
This step-by-step protocol analyzes Drosophila negative geotaxis behavior using an automated multi-cylinder system that hosts hundreds of flies and synchronizes their action by an electric motor. Upon synchronization, fly negative geotaxis behavior is assayed, digitally recorded, and analyzed using the self-designed RflyDetection software.
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For undergraduate, graduate, and professional students
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Electronic Access:
https://www.jove.com/t/56507