This is a complete, class-tested overview of the biological processes underlying aging at the molecular, cellular, organismal and population levels. Although intended as a textbook of gerontology for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in biological or biomedical fields, Biology of Aging will also be of interest to professionals and general readers with a background in general biology.
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"This third edition is a timely and important contribution that compiles historical and recent research findings in a highly readable form and, as well, tackles some of the difficult conceptual problems in understanding aging"--American Journal of Human Biology
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A complete overview -- in a comparative, evolutionary context -- of the biological processes underlying aging at the cellular, organism and population levels.
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I got this book because I used to do work on the author's lab and I was amazed by the work they were pursuing there.I have read other bio textbooks, but what strikes me most about this one is that if you really just want to read one, this one has got it all. It is a complete survey, of all that is known and being studied currently on the topic of aging. From how to study aging to the goals of society in aging to everything inbetween. From the stuff that works, to might works, to absolutely does not, this is an excellent overview of the field.
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animal models, human aging, senescent span, senescent mechanisms, modern biogerontology, epigenetic stratification, mortality kinetics, insulinlike signaling pathway, mortality rate doubling time, gene interaction network, loric restriction, longevity phenotype, stress resistance genes, longevity extension, nonhandled animals, organismic aging, somatic maintenance, health span, longevity determination, human biomarkers, gradual senescence, senescent processes, somatic repair, yeast aging, gene dysregulation Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Genetic Determinants of Longevity, Detailed Survey, United States, Stochastically Based Theories, Altering Aging, Comparative Aspects of Aging, Systemic Theories of Senescence, Stochastic Theories of Aging, Breakdown of Intracellular Regulatory Processes, Useful Methods of Modulating Aging Processes, Mitochondrial Damage Theories, Mechanisms Underlying the Transition, Dividing Cells, Experimentally Proven Laboratory Interventions, Breakdown of Intercellular Regulatory Processes, Neuroendocrine Theories of Senescence, Baltimore Longitudinal Study, Metabolic Control of Longevity, National Institute, After Lamb, Biological Theories of Senescence, Age Figure, Genetic Architecture of Senescence, After Arking, After Jazwinski Browse Sample Pages:
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animal models, human aging, senescent span, senescent mechanisms, modern biogerontology, epigenetic stratification, mortality kinetics, insulinlike signaling pathway, mortality rate doubling time, gene interaction network, loric restriction, longevity phenotype, stress resistance genes, longevity extension, nonhandled animals, organismic aging, somatic maintenance, health span, longevity determination, human biomarkers, gradual senescence, senescent processes, somatic repair, yeast aging, gene dysregulation Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Genetic Determinants of Longevity, Detailed Survey, United States, Stochastically Based Theories, Altering Aging, Comparative Aspects of Aging, Systemic Theories of Senescence, Stochastic Theories of Aging, Breakdown of Intracellular Regulatory Processes, Useful Methods of Modulating Aging Processes, Mitochondrial Damage Theories, Mechanisms Underlying the Transition, Dividing Cells, Experimentally Proven Laboratory Interventions, Breakdown of Intercellular Regulatory Processes, Neuroendocrine Theories of Senescence, Baltimore Longitudinal Study, Metabolic Control of Longevity, National Institute, After Lamb, Biological Theories of Senescence, Age Figure, Genetic Architecture of Senescence, After Arking, After Jazwinski Browse Sample Pages:
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- The Fountain of Youth: Cultural, Scientific, and Ethical Perspectives on a Biomedical Goal by Stephen G. Post in Front Matter, and page 197
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- Saving Your Brain: The Revolutionary Plan to Boost Brain Power, Improve Memory, and Protect Yourself against Aging and Alzheimer's by Jeff Victoroff in Back Matter
- Exercise for Older Adults by American Council on Exercise on page 19
- Aging and Human Longevity by M.-F. Schulz-Aellen on page 241
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