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Biology of Aging

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Biology of Aging, Second Edition explores the fundamental biological principles behind aging, longevity, and age-related diseases. Written for undergraduate biology students, it covers how the rate of biological aging is measured, mechanisms of cellular aging, genetic pathways influencing longevity, and normal physiological changes during aging. The book also discusses potential ways to modulate aging and includes discussion questions to enhance learning.
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Ideal for undergraduate students studying biology or related fields interested in the scientific basis of aging and its implications.

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The revised editionย discusses the science behind the discovery that the rate of aging can be slowed (and is slowing) and that many diseases can be prevented. It expands on current and proposed interventions that can slow the rate of aging and prevent disease.

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Biology of Aging, Second Edition 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.

Roger 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. McDonaldโ€™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.

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Ahmad, S. I., ed. Aging: Exploring a Complex Phenomenon (ISBN 978-1-1381-9697-1)

Moody, H. R. & J. Sasser. Gerontology: The Basics (ISBN 978-1-1387-7582-4)

Timiras, P. S. Physiological Basis of Aging and Geriatrics (ISBN 978-0-8493-7305-3)

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780367141608

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 July 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: CRC Press

Edition: 2nd edition

Illustration: 30 Tables, black and white; 266 Illustrations, color; 25 Illustrations, black and white

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Width: 210.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 1640g

Pages: 456

About the Author

Roger 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. McDonaldโ€™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.

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