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Date: Mon, 12 Feb 2007 20:04:46 -0800 (PST)
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Subject: 234'th update on fly longevity experiments

     This is the 234'th update of my fly longevity experiments. Average
 temperature was 26.6 C during this run. Estimated maximal longevity using
 the formula (363 - T*11.2) is 65 days.
     Astaxanthin has a dramatic effect at inhibiting atherosclerosis in a
 rodent model. Saffron exerts an anti-diabetic effect, also in rodents.
 Alas, in flies, neither offers any longevity benefit. (Note: Saffron was
 previously tested in run #9, also without success.)

 Run #234           Percent Survival on Day
 supplement          6 14 21 29 37 45 56 68
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 control one        93 77 57 37 13  3  0  -
 control two        90 68 55 19  3  3  3  0
 astaxanthin 1/4 mg 85 70 48 11  4  0  -  -
   "         1 mg   72 72 31 21 10  3  0  -
   "         4 mg   70 65 43  8  3  0  -  -
 saffron 1/16 mg    73 53 27  7  0  -  -  -
   "     1/4 mg     75 65 40 10  0  -  -  -
   "     1 mg       86 68 46 14  5  0  -  -

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