Workshop 2B: Environmental Pollutants and Aging
Session Number
Workshop 2B
Advisor(s)
Dr. Vandana Chinwalla
Location
Grainger Lab (B131)
Start Date
28-4-2017 10:00 AM
End Date
28-4-2017 11:15 AM
Abstract
Today’s global population is constantly challenged by environmental pollutants, specifically in the aspects of neurological stress and aging. One such pollutant is phenol, a chemical found in low levels in air and soil as a result of industrial waste. While exposure to phenol in large quantities over a short period induces organ damage in humans, the consequences of continuous exposure to low-levels throughout one's lifespan is unknown. The fly lab is investigating the effects of chronic levels of phenol on aging and associated stress by using Drosophila melanogaster as a toxicology model.
Participants will learn to differentiate between male and female flies. They will be able to conduct the behavioral tests, such as Negative Geotaxis, that are used by the fly lab students routinely. Participants will take part in observing the effect of phenol on the exposed flies by recording how they perform on these tests as compared to the control flies.
Workshop 2B: Environmental Pollutants and Aging
Grainger Lab (B131)
Today’s global population is constantly challenged by environmental pollutants, specifically in the aspects of neurological stress and aging. One such pollutant is phenol, a chemical found in low levels in air and soil as a result of industrial waste. While exposure to phenol in large quantities over a short period induces organ damage in humans, the consequences of continuous exposure to low-levels throughout one's lifespan is unknown. The fly lab is investigating the effects of chronic levels of phenol on aging and associated stress by using Drosophila melanogaster as a toxicology model.
Participants will learn to differentiate between male and female flies. They will be able to conduct the behavioral tests, such as Negative Geotaxis, that are used by the fly lab students routinely. Participants will take part in observing the effect of phenol on the exposed flies by recording how they perform on these tests as compared to the control flies.