Sex-specific effects of automated feeding on lifespan and reproduction in Nothobranchius furzeri
Frontiers in aging · Dolfi L et al. · Paper published 14 Sep 2026
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Introduction Nothobranchius furzeri , commonly known as African turquoise killifish, has emerged as a powerful model organism in diverse biological research areas owing to its exceptionally short lifespan of 4-6 months.
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Sex-specific effects of automated feeding on lifespan and reproduction in Nothobranchius furzeri
Dolfi L, Kothmayer M, Ebner EE et al.
Frontiers in aging · 14 Sep 2026 · Peer-reviewed
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