Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 21 (2001) : Modern Topics in the Biology of Aging.

Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, 21 (2001) : Modern Topics in the Biology of Aging.

Presenting the latest research in the biology of aging, this volume addresses important theoretical issues focusing on the basis for why humans live as long as they do. Expert authors combine three general paradigms of aging research: demographic studies, evolutionary studies, and studies of biologi...

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Main Author: Cristofalo, Vincent J., 1933-
Other Authors: Adelman, Richard C., 1940-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Springer Pub. Co., 2001.
Subjects:
Aging.
Developmental biology.
Gerontology.
Old age.
gerontology.
old age.
Aging
Developmental biology
Gerontology
Old age
Online Access:Click for online access
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Summary:Presenting the latest research in the biology of aging, this volume addresses important theoretical issues focusing on the basis for why humans live as long as they do. Expert authors combine three general paradigms of aging research: demographic studies, evolutionary studies, and studies of biological mechanisms.: Topics explored include:.; Why does aging occur?; Cellular aging; Models in aging research; Modern approaches to the mechanisms of aging; The genetics of behavioral aging.
Physical Description:1 online resource (313 pages)
ISBN:9780826116093
0826116094
Source of Description, Etc. Note:Print version record.

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