1. The document discusses a study that examines the effects of two Ayurvedic formulations - Amalaki Rasayana (AR), an herbal derivative, and Rasa-Sindoor (RS), an organo-metallic derivative of mercury - on stress response in Drosophila melanogaster. 2. The study aims to analyze the effects of the formulations on longevity, development, fecundity, and stress tolerance in the flies. 3. The methodology describes preparation of the formulations, fly stocks, experimental assays to test thermotolerance, starvation resistance, and more, as well as analysis using immunostaining, confocal microscopy, and real-time PCR.