long lived | female (with Df(3R)Exel7317)
Homozygous females show a significant decrease in median lifespan compared to controls.
mir-284KO/Df(3R)Exel7317 females show a significant increase in median lifespan compared to controls.
3-5 day old homozygous and mir-284KO/Df(3R)Exel7317 adults show reduced climbing ability in a negative geotaxis assay.
Homozygous adults show significant defects in the hemolymph-brain barrier (as determined using a dye injection assay).