Sign In Add Post
Add Link
Post a link to an external website, file, or video. Links to videos (youtube, google, etc) are embedded directly into the site.
Add File
Upload a file such as a document, video, audio track, or program. Only post files you have legal rights to distribute.
Add Event
Post an upcoming event, such as a conference, talk, workshop, or course. Events show up on our events calendar.
Add Key Paper
Post a paper of interest to be discussed by the community.
Add Discussion
Post a new disucssion topic. This starts a new discussion thread within a forum. Be nice!
Add Page
Post original content to our site, such as an news story or tutorial by creating a page post.
Tools: Lifespan DB
Lifespan Observation Database

Search our database of lifespan measurements made across hundreds of publications.

• YODA
Yeast Outgrowth Data Analyzer

Analyze growth curves for doubling time and relative survivals.

How (Not) to Run a Lifespan Study

Posted by Alex K Chen (InquilineKea) on 10 June 2011 (updated 5 March 2012)

http://www.sens.org/node/1972

"Much of the literature describing the search for agents that increase the life span of rodents was found to suffer from confounds. One-hundred-six studies, absent 20 contradictory melatonin studies, of compounds or combinations of compounds were reviewed. "

Did you like this post? Sign in to vote
Share |

Comments:

Sign in to comment