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Genetics of aging.

Authors :
Finch, Caleb E.
Tanzi, Rudolph E.
Source :
Science. 10/17/1997, Vol. 278 Issue 5337, p407-411. 5p. 10 Color Photographs, 1 Chart, 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Presents results of a study which investigated the role of genetics in determining life-span. Heritability of life-span; Genetic variants modifying senescence of mammals and invertebrates; Alteration of metabolic pathways; Environmental factors; Gene expression in aging; Genetics of longevity; Genetics of AD and cell death; Alternate life histories.

Subjects

Subjects :
*GENETICS of aging
*LIFE spans

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
278
Issue :
5337
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9710303568
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1126/science.278.5337.407