Flies expressing Dnmt2Scer\UAS.cTa under the control of Scer\GAL4da.G32 show an increase in mean life span compared to control flies. Flies expressing Dnmt2Scer\UAS.cTa under the control of Scer\GAL4da.G32 show no difference in average survival length at 36oC compared to control flies. Flies expressing Dnmt2Scer\UAS.cTa under the control of Scer\GAL4da.G32 show an increase in survival under starvation conditions compared to control flies (females show a 20% increase, males show a 15% increase). Flies expressing Dnmt2Scer\UAS.cTa under the control of Scer\GAL4da.G32 show an increased resistance to paraquat compared to controls.