{"title":"Roger B. McDonald","description":"\u003cp\u003eRoger B. McDonald’s works delve into the intricate processes of life sciences, with a particular focus on the biology of ageing. His books offer clear, well-researched insights that bridge complex scientific concepts with accessible explanations, making them valuable resources for both students and enthusiastic readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the fields of \u003cem\u003eScience \u0026amp; Nature\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e, McDonald’s publications serve as thoughtful guides to understanding the mechanisms behind ageing, health, and biological change over time. Readers can expect a thoughtful exploration of these themes, presented with academic rigour and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"biology-of-aging-by-roger-b-mcdonald-9780367141608","title":"Biology of Aging","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBiology of Aging, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e presents the biological principles that have led to a new understanding of the causes of aging and describes how these basic principles help one to understand the human experience of biological aging, longevity, and age-related disease. Intended for undergraduate biology students, it describes how the rate of biological aging is measured; explores the mechanisms underlying cellular aging; discusses the genetic pathways that affect longevity in various organisms; outlines the normal age-related changes and the functional decline that occurs in physiological systems over the lifespan; and considers the implications of modulating the rate of aging and longevity. The book also includes end-of-chapter discussion questions to help students assess their knowledge of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoger McDonald received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Nutrition at the University of California, Davis. Dr. McDonald’s research focused on mechanisms of cellular aging and the interaction between nutrition and aging. His research addressed two key topics in the field: the relationship between dietary restriction and lifespan, and the effect of aging on circadian rhythms and hypothalamic regulation. You can contact Dr. McDonald at rbmcdonald@ucdavis.edu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Titles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAhmad, S. I., ed. \u003cem\u003eAging: Exploring a Complex Phenomenon\u003c\/em\u003e (ISBN 978-1-1381-9697-1)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMoody, H. R. \u0026amp; J. Sasser. \u003cem\u003eGerontology: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e (ISBN 978-1-1387-7582-4)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTimiras, P. S. \u003cem\u003ePhysiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics\u003c\/em\u003e (ISBN 978-0-8493-7305-3)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47605149204716,"sku":"9780367141608","price":376.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780367141608-biology-of-aging.jpg?v=1778124568"},{"product_id":"biology-of-aging-by-roger-b-mcdonald-9780815345671","title":"Biology of Aging","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBiology of Aging, Second Edition\u003c\/em\u003e presents the biological principles that have led to a new understanding of the causes of aging and describes how these basic principles help one to understand the human experience of biological aging, longevity, and age-related disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIntended for undergraduate biology students, it describes how the rate of biological aging is measured, explores the mechanisms underlying cellular aging, discusses the genetic pathways that affect longevity in various organisms, outlines the normal age-related changes and the functional decline that occurs in physiological systems over the lifespan, and considers the implications of modulating the rate of aging and longevity. The book also includes end-of-chapter discussion questions to help students assess their knowledge of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRoger McDonald received his Ph.D. from the University of Southern California and is Professor Emeritus in the Department of Nutrition at the University of California, Davis. Dr. McDonald’s research focused on mechanisms of cellular aging and the interaction between nutrition and aging. His research addressed two key topics in the field: the relationship between dietary restriction and lifespan, and the effect of aging on circadian rhythms and hypothalamic regulation. You can contact Dr. McDonald at \u003ca href=\"mailto:rbmcdonald@ucdavis.edu\"\u003erbmcdonald@ucdavis.edu\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelated Titles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAhmad, S. 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