Biology of Aging
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Biology of Aging
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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.
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. McDonaldโs 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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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. McDonaldโs 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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