As we approach the twenty-first century, aging is likely to emerge as a leading issue for biological and biomedical scientists. The elucidation of the underlying mechanisms of aging may constitute the most effective approach to the prevention or postponement of major geriatric disorders. An understanding of why individual subjects vary in their susceptibilities to these disorders will be of special significance to future medicine. To further this understanding, a unique dialogue was initiated between biologists, geneticists ...
Read More
As we approach the twenty-first century, aging is likely to emerge as a leading issue for biological and biomedical scientists. The elucidation of the underlying mechanisms of aging may constitute the most effective approach to the prevention or postponement of major geriatric disorders. An understanding of why individual subjects vary in their susceptibilities to these disorders will be of special significance to future medicine. To further this understanding, a unique dialogue was initiated between biologists, geneticists, biochemists, pathologists, immunologists, physicians, and other biomedical scientists concerned with the molecular mechanisms of aging, which is reflected in this volume. The authors consider model systems based on yeast, simple fungi, roundworms, fruitflies, mice, and humans. They review the current status of the evolutionary theory of aging, of oxidatively modified proteins as markers of aging, the role of mitochondrial and nuclear DNA damage in aging, and the pathogenic mechanisms in common geriatric disorders such as Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, atherosclerosis, and cancer. The reports summarize their debate on key issues: How can research on diverse model systems contribute to the understanding of the genetic basis of aging and longevity? Do research findings from diverse model systems support oxidative damage theories of aging? Does research on mitochondria in diverse model systems provide at least one unifying mechanism of aging? Do common underlying mechanisms of aging contribute to the pathogenesis of major geriatric disorders? Goal of this Dahlem Workshop: to examine molecular processes underlying genetic and physiological changes that occur with normal aging and geriatric disorders.
Read Less
Add this copy of Molecular Aspects of Aging.; (Life Sciences Research to cart. $9.00, very good condition, Sold by J. Hood, Booksellers, Inc. rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Baldwin City, KS, UNITED STATES, published 1995 by John Wiley & Sons.
Add this copy of Molecular Aspects of Aging to cart. $19.06, good condition, Sold by Phatpocket Limited rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Waltham Abbey, ESSEX, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by Wiley.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Good. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
Add this copy of Molecular Aspects of Aging to cart. $49.00, new condition, Sold by Marsarbooks rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cambridge, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1995 by John Wiley & Sons.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. No dust jacket as issued. Excellent as new condition, perfect mint. A brand new copy. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 302+ pages, includes illustrations, references, index.
