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Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 21, 2001: Modern Topics in the Biology of Aging
Contributor(s): Cristofalo, Vincent J. (Editor), Adelman, Richard (Editor)
ISBN: 0826114482     ISBN-13: 9780826114488
Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
OUR PRICE:   $85.50  
Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats
Published: November 2001
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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 researchModern approaches to the mechanisms of agingThe genetics of behavioral aging
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Medical | Geriatrics
Dewey: 618
Series: Annual Review of Gerontology & Geriatrics
Physical Information: 0.85" H x 6.3" W x 9.22" (1.22 lbs) 320 pages
 
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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