Nothobranchius furzeri
Organism4 papers3 findingsTaxon 105023
- Model organisms3
Interventions
1High-frequency feeding
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1 study
High-frequency feeding
upbody weight1downlifespan1no changelifespan1
High-frequency feeding shortens lifespan in killifish.
“females subjected to high-frequency automated feeding showed reduced longevity, particularly with high-calorie diets.”
Animalsparticularly with high-calorie dietsfemales
Sex-specific effects of automated feeding on lifespan and reproduction in Nothobranchius furzeri · Frontiers in aging · 14 Sep 2026
High-frequency feeding has no effect on lifespan in killifish.
“while male lifespan remained unaffected by feeding regimen or diet, females subjected to high-frequency automated feeding showed reduced longevity”
Animalsmales
Sex-specific effects of automated feeding on lifespan and reproduction in Nothobranchius furzeri · Frontiers in aging · 14 Sep 2026
High-frequency feeding increases body weight in killifish.
“A continuous diet of 24-36 feedings per day increased fish growth in weight but not in length compared to a standard twice-daily regimen.”
Animalscompared to a standard twice-daily regimencontinuous diet of 24-36 feedings per day24-36 feedings per day
Sex-specific effects of automated feeding on lifespan and reproduction in Nothobranchius furzeri · Frontiers in aging · 14 Sep 2026
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