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Books > Medicine > Pre-clinical medicine: basic sciences > Human reproduction, growth & development

Robotic Surgery - Practical Examples in Gynecology (Hardcover): Sami G Kilic, Kubilay Ertan Robotic Surgery - Practical Examples in Gynecology (Hardcover)
Sami G Kilic, Kubilay Ertan; Contributions by Alexander Di Liberto
R4,425 R3,349 Discovery Miles 33 490 Save R1,076 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The advent of robotic surgery brought a rise in the proportion of minimally invasive surgery in gynecology. This book provides a practical guide to this innovative field. First it introduces the basics of robotic surgery and then focuses on specific gynecology-related surgeries. Gynecologists currently practicing robotic surgery as well as those who would like to include robotic surgery in their practice will benefit greatly from this book.

Prevention and Treatment of Age-related Diseases (Hardcover, 2006 ed.): Suresh I.S. Rattan, Moustapha Kassem Prevention and Treatment of Age-related Diseases (Hardcover, 2006 ed.)
Suresh I.S. Rattan, Moustapha Kassem
R4,443 Discovery Miles 44 430 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Biogerontologists are now in a position to construct general principles of aging, and genuine attempts are being made to test and develop effective means of intervention, prevention and treatment of age-related diseases, and for achieving healthy old age. This book takes status of the molecular, cellular, hormonal, nutritional and lifestyle strategies being tested and applied. It comprises inter-dependent chapters written in the form of critical reviews by the world's leading researchers and practitioners in their respective fields. The format of the articles is a semi-academic style in which research data from various experimental systems is presented while focusing on their applications in human beings with respect to the prevention and treatment of age-related impairments.

Impacts of Medications on Male Fertility (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017): Erma Z. Drobnis, Ajay K. Nangia Impacts of Medications on Male Fertility (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2017)
Erma Z. Drobnis, Ajay K. Nangia
R4,709 Discovery Miles 47 090 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The over-arching goal of this volume is to help infertility practitioners evaluate and manage their patients with poor semen quality. The authors review the existing literature on the effects of medications on male fertility, and provide detailed information about what is known, giving the number of individuals and population characteristics for studies of medication effects on male fertility. Medications are designed to treat illness and reduce symptoms, but all have undesirable adverse effects such as headache or stomach upset. Some adverse reactions can even be life-threatening, so it is no surprise that some drugs have negative effects on male reproduction. Medical practitioners rarely consider a man's reproductive plans when prescribing medications. Men are routinely treated with drugs that can impair or abolish fertility. Although practitioners in the field of reproductive medicine generally realize that certain drugs impact negatively on reproductive health, there are limited resources providing evidence-based knowledge useful in counseling patients. Tables throughout this volume summarize the information for each drug, providing a handy reference for clinical use.

My Secret Grief - On The Outside Looking In (Hardcover): Jayme Lynn My Secret Grief - On The Outside Looking In (Hardcover)
Jayme Lynn
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R504 Discovery Miles 5 040 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Islam and Assisted Reproductive Technologies - Sunni and Shia Perspectives (Paperback): Marcia C. Inhorn, Soraya Tremayne Islam and Assisted Reproductive Technologies - Sunni and Shia Perspectives (Paperback)
Marcia C. Inhorn, Soraya Tremayne
R843 Discovery Miles 8 430 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

How and to what extent have Islamic legal scholars and Middle Eastern lawmakers, as well as Middle Eastern Muslim physicians and patients, grappled with the complex bioethical, legal, and social issues that are raised in the process of attempting to conceive life in the face of infertility? This path-breaking volume explores the influence of Islamic attitudes on Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ARTs) and reveals the variations in both the Islamic jurisprudence and the cultural responses to ARTs.

Art and the Human Blastocyst (Hardcover): David K. Gardner, Michelle Lane Art and the Human Blastocyst (Hardcover)
David K. Gardner, Michelle Lane
R2,465 Discovery Miles 24 650 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

The continued debate regarding the stage at which the human embryo conceived in the laboratory should be placed in the mother, combined with recent developments in culture media formulations, have brought the role of the human blastocyst in ART back into the spotlight. ART and the Human Blastocyst presents the proceedings of the International Symposium on ART and the Human Blastocyst held from March 30- April 2, 2000 in Dana Point, California. This book brings to the forefront the main issues raised with the transfer of embryos at the blastocyst stage, including the reduction of high order multiple gestations and the role of the blastocyst culture and transfer in facilitating successful single embryo transfer. Sections include gamete quality and pregnancy outcome, physiology of the embryo, blastocyst development in culture, blastocyst transfer and fate, and implantation. More than 40 illustrations and 25 tables complement the text.

Comparative Biology of Aging (Hardcover, 2010 Ed.): Norman S. Wolf Comparative Biology of Aging (Hardcover, 2010 Ed.)
Norman S. Wolf
R5,504 Discovery Miles 55 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The processes of aging and death remain one of the most fascinating, and mysterious, areas of biological research. Huge anomalies between species raise questions the answers to which could have fundamental implications for the field of medical science. As scientists unlock the secrets of the exceptionally long-lived little brown bat (up to 34 years), or the common budgerigar, for example, which despite having a metabolic rate 1.5 times that of a laboratory mouse, can live for up to 20 years, it has become more important than ever to be able to make a comparative analysis of the various species used in research.

Dealing with every one of the mammalian species that are employed in laboratory research, this is the first book on the subject of aging that provides detailed comparative data for age-related changes in its subjects. It does so at the level of the whole animal, its organs, organelles and molecules. The comparative data, supplied in 15 chapters by leading experts, provides information on fields as disparate as telomere function and loss, the importance of the Sirtuins and Tor, the influence of hormones on lifespans, the relationship between body size and lifespan, the effects of restricted calorific intake, age-related changes in cell replication, and DNA damage and repair. Chapters are devoted to cardiac aging, comparative skeletal muscle aging, the aging of the nervous and immune systems, the comparative biology of lyosomal function and how it is affected by age, and many other key areas of research.

This much-needed text will provide scientists working in a wide spectrum of fields with key data to aid them in their studies.

Infertility Management Series: Handbook of Ovarian Stimulation (Paperback): Sulbha Arora, Juan A. Garcia-Velasco, Manish Banker Infertility Management Series: Handbook of Ovarian Stimulation (Paperback)
Sulbha Arora, Juan A. Garcia-Velasco, Manish Banker
R1,075 Discovery Miles 10 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Part of the recognised Infertility Management Series, this handbook is a complete guide to ovarian stimulation. Beginning with an overview of the physiology of gonadotropins, the following chapters discuss ways in which clinicians may better predict ovarian response to stimulation and how to select and tailor appropriate protocols. The book covers both oral and injectable agents for stimulation, and protocols for IVF and IUI, egg donors, oncofertility patients, and for low ovarian response. The final chapter details complications in ovarian stimulation, and their prevention and management. Other titles in the series include: Investigating Infertility, Intrauterine Insemination, Practical Management of Male Infertility, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. Key points Part of Infertility Management Series providing complete guide to ovarian stimulation Helps clinicians better predict ovarian response and select appropriate treatment protocols Covers oral and injectable agents for different patient groups Edited by recognised team of experts in reproductive medicine

Fertility Control (Hardcover, Edition.): Ursula F. Habenicht, Robert John Aitken Fertility Control (Hardcover, Edition.)
Ursula F. Habenicht, Robert John Aitken
R8,093 Discovery Miles 80 930 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The world's population is growing at an unsustainable rate. From a baseline ?gure of one billion in 1800, global population is predicted to exceed nine billion by 2050 and 87. 8% of this growth will be localized in less developed countries. Such uneven population growth will yield a harvest of poverty, malnutrition, disease and en- ronmental degradation that will affect us all. Amongst the complex mixture of political, social, cultural and technological changes needed to address this issue, the development of improved methods of fertility regulation will be critical. The inadequacy of current contraceptive technologies is indicated by recent data s- gesting that the contraceptive needs of over 120 million couples go unmet every year. As a direct consequence of this de?cit 38% of pregnancies are unplanned and more than 50% end in an abortion, generating a total of 46 million abortions per annum particularly among teenagers. If safe, effective contraceptives were ava- able to every couple experiencing an unmet family planning need, 1. 5 million lives would be saved each year (UNFPA 2003). Progress in contraceptive technology should not only generate more effective methods of regulating fertility, but should also provide a range of methods to meet the changing needs of the world's population. Contraceptive practice was revo- tionized in 1960 in the US and 1961 in Europe by the introduction of the oral contraceptive pill by Gregory Pincus, MC Chang and colleagues, based on fun- mental hormone research conducted in Germany.

Open Season - A Survival Guide for Natural Childbirth and VBAC in the 90s (Hardcover): Nancy Wainer Cohen Open Season - A Survival Guide for Natural Childbirth and VBAC in the 90s (Hardcover)
Nancy Wainer Cohen
R1,415 Discovery Miles 14 150 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

For counselor Nancy Wainer Cohen, this book is the sibling to "Silent Knife: Cesarean Prevention and Vaginal Birth after Cesarean "(Bergin & Garvey, 1983) her critically-acclaimed expose on America's growing reliance on cesarean sections. "Open Season "provides fresh insights and new information on the subject, offering guidance to childbearing couples, educators, health professionals, and scholars who value the natural path of childbirth.

Readers will find this book timely, informative, shocking, irreverent, and extremely readable. Cohen's intimate writing style presents a compendium of knowledge on childbirth in the fashion of a personal letter. Her aim is to lower America's alarming reliance on cesarean section, which is currently at 25 percent of all births, and to return the responsibility for childbirth to women by encouraging them to choose the kind of birthing experience they wish to have. In addition to cesarean section, Cohen discusses many other generally unnecessary interventions performed on women during pregnancy and childbirth--such as fetal monitoring and routinized hospital procedures.

Human Gametes and Preimplantation Embryos - Assessment and Diagnosis (Hardcover, 2013 ed.): David K. Gardner, Denny Sakkas,... Human Gametes and Preimplantation Embryos - Assessment and Diagnosis (Hardcover, 2013 ed.)
David K. Gardner, Denny Sakkas, Emre Seli, Dagan Wells
R5,419 R4,958 Discovery Miles 49 580 Save R461 (9%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

In recent years, the advancing science and increasing availability of assisted reproduction have given new hope to infertile couples. However, the use of IVF and ART has also led to marked increases in the number of multiple-infant live births. This poses a public health concern, as these neonates have a higher rate of pre-term delivery, compromising their survival chances and increasing their risk of lifelong disability. By optimizing the selection of gametes and embryos with high probabilities of implantation, it is possible to reduce the number of embryos transferred and, by extension, the number of high-risk multiple gestations, while maintaining or increasing pregnancy rates. Human Gametes and Preimplantation Embryos: Assessment and Diagnosis provides a broad yet concise overview of established and developing methodologies for assessment of gamete and embryo viability in assisted reproduction. This book elucidates the best practices for precisely selecting viable specimens based on morphology and cleavage rate and covers the spectrum of emerging adjunctive technologies for predicting reproductive potential. The authors present their extensive knowledge of "omics" approaches (genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics), with unbiased delineation of the associated advantages and potential pitfalls. This valuable clinical resource is well suited to infertility specialists, Ob/Gyn physicians, IVF laboratory technicians, and researchers in the fields of embryology and reproductive medicine.

Mild Stress and Healthy Aging - Applying hormesis in aging research and interventions (Hardcover, 2008 ed.): Eric Le Bourg,... Mild Stress and Healthy Aging - Applying hormesis in aging research and interventions (Hardcover, 2008 ed.)
Eric Le Bourg, Suresh I.S. Rattan
R4,230 Discovery Miles 42 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Stress is a double edged sword. Whereas chronic stress has well known harmful effects, recent research shows that intermittent exposure of cells and organisms to mild stress can improve various biological parameters, including severe stress tolerance, health span and longevity. Mild stress-induced hormesis is potentially a powerful tool in gerontological research and interventions. This book brings together some of the world leaders in this area of research who present a critical analysis of the ongoing research with respect to the effects and mechanisms of action of various types of mild stress, such as irradiation, heat, physical exercise, hypergravity, pro-oxidants and nutritional components, on a variety of biological systems ranging from fruitflies to human cells and bodies. Their separate chapters and a final collective chapter open up a whole new world of possibilities for future research in aging, successful aging, and health span extension.

Gender, Identity & Reproduction - Social Perspectives (Hardcover, 2003 ed.): Searle, G Letherby Gender, Identity & Reproduction - Social Perspectives (Hardcover, 2003 ed.)
Searle, G Letherby
R1,472 Discovery Miles 14 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Gender, Identity and Reproduction draws on a variety of perspectives relevant to an understanding of reproduction across the life-course. Through a consideration of the representation of reproductive identities and experiences, the book highlights difference and diversity in relation to contemporary reproductive choices. The book focuses on women's and men's experiences of agency, control and negotiation within the context of cultural, medical, political, theoretical and lay ideologies of the reproductive process in contemporary Western societies.

Cellular Ageing and Replicative Senescence (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Suresh I.S. Rattan, Leonard Hayflick Cellular Ageing and Replicative Senescence (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Suresh I.S. Rattan, Leonard Hayflick
R4,744 R3,533 Discovery Miles 35 330 Save R1,211 (26%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This book covers the origins and subsequent history of research results in which attempts have been made to clarify issues related to cellular ageing, senescence, and age-related pathologies including cancer. Cellular Ageing and Replicative Senescence revisits more than fifty-five years of research based on the discovery that cultured normal cells are mortal and the interpretation that this phenomenon is associated with the origins of ageing. The mortality of normal cells and the immortality of cancer cells were also reported to have in vivo counterparts. Thus began the field of cytogerontology. Cellular Ageing and Replicative Senescence is organized into five sections: history and origins; serial passaging and progressive ageing; cell cycle arrest and senescence; system modulation; and recapitulation and future expectations. These issues are discussed by leading thinkers and researchers in biogerontology and cytogerontology. This collection of articles provides state-of-the-art information, and will encourage students, teachers, health care professionals and others interested in the biology of ageing to explore the fascinating and challenging question of why and how our cells age, and what can and cannot be done about it.

The IGF System - Molecular Biology, Physiology, and Clinical Applications (Hardcover, 1999 ed.): Ron G Rosenfeld, Charles T.... The IGF System - Molecular Biology, Physiology, and Clinical Applications (Hardcover, 1999 ed.)
Ron G Rosenfeld, Charles T. Roberts
R6,089 Discovery Miles 60 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

It has been over 40 years since the original report by Salmon and Daughaday demon strating that the ability of GH to stimulate sulfation of cartilage was mediated by a "sulfation factor. " In the ensuing decades, it has become apparent that this "sulfation factor activity" encompasses a complex system ofligands (IGFs), receptors, and carrier proteins that are, in tum, responsible for a wide array of cellular actions. The IGF system has been demonstrated to be critically involved in both intrauterine and postnatal growth, and to have important implications in cancer biology as well, owing to the ability of the IGFs to function in endocrine, paracrine, and autocrine modes and given the wide distri bution of IGFs in virtually every organ system. The contributions to The /GF System reflect the wide span of interest in the IGF system and its implications for normal and abnormal growth and metabolism. The chapters have been divided into four broad sections: I. Molecular biology of the IGF system; II. Bio logical actions of the IGFs; III. IGF physiology; and IV. Clinical aspects of the IGFs. We have made every effort to highlight the major contemporary themes in IGF biology, but as is inevitable in such a fast-moving field, perspectives will continue to change as new information is accumulated."

Towards Better Reproductive Health in Eastern Europe - Concern, Commitment, and Change (Paperback): WHO Scientific Working... Towards Better Reproductive Health in Eastern Europe - Concern, Commitment, and Change (Paperback)
WHO Scientific Working Group on Reproductive Health Research
R1,289 Discovery Miles 12 890 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Documenting the latest statistical data on current problems related to reproductive health issues in Central and Eastern Europe, this book explores the reasons for these problems and recommends action based on the scientific evidence for improving reproductive health.

The main issues covered in the book are: declining standards of reproductive health care; rising trends in the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases; low rates of use of modern contraceptives; high rates of induced abortion; high prevalence of infertility; and the needs of adolescents with regard to reproductive health.

The Global Politics of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Science - Regenerative Medicine in Transition (Hardcover): H. Gottweis, B.... The Global Politics of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Science - Regenerative Medicine in Transition (Hardcover)
H. Gottweis, B. Salter, C. Waldby
R1,468 Discovery Miles 14 680 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Drawing on a wide range of interviews and primary and secondary sources, this book investigates the dynamic interactions between national regulatory formation and the global biopolitics of regenerative medicine and human embryonic stem cell science.

The Epididymis: From Molecules to Clinical Practice - A Comprehensive Survey of the Efferent Ducts, the Epididymis and the Vas... The Epididymis: From Molecules to Clinical Practice - A Comprehensive Survey of the Efferent Ducts, the Epididymis and the Vas Deferens (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
Bernard Robaire, Barry Hinton
R4,498 Discovery Miles 44 980 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Since the late 1960s, there has been an acceleration of research focused on understanding how the efferent ducts, the epididymis, and the vas deferens function with respect to the maturation and storage of spermatozoa and as hormone dependent tissues. Another major interest in the epididymis is that it is an attractive target for the development of male contraceptives. There are well over 16,000 peer reviewed articles in the literature on these tissues, their structure, gene expression, protein synthesis and function. Regular international meetings have been initiated that are dedicated to this field. Thus, there is an urgent need for a comprehensive reference volume that spans every facet of epididymal biology, from historical background to the most current results, from basic cell and molecular biology to clinical issues. Well-established experts from every part of the world have contributed to this volume. By necessity, each author was given page limitations so that many topics are not dealt with exhaustively. Whenever possible, references to more comprehensive discussion of specific topics are included.

Biennial Review of Infertility - Volume 2, 2011 (Hardcover, 2011 ed.): Catherine Racowsky, Peter N. Schlegel, Bart C. Fauser,... Biennial Review of Infertility - Volume 2, 2011 (Hardcover, 2011 ed.)
Catherine Racowsky, Peter N. Schlegel, Bart C. Fauser, Lori Barnard
R4,294 Discovery Miles 42 940 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In this second volume, the Biennial Review of Infertility brings together the most up-to-date research and clinical information on male and female infertility, emerging assisted reproductive techniques, and controversial issues in reproductive medicine. This volume includes discussion of cutting-edge topics such as epigenetics, proteomics, and the role of the environment in fertility, as well as insightful evidence-based discussion of common clinical procedures. It is the cumulative effort of a preeminent panel of experts presenting each chapter in a clear and well-balanced manner. Created to provide an ongoing appraisal of current knowledge, the Biennial Review of Infertility stimulates communication amongst all those working to help couples resolve their infertility.

Cell Death in Reproductive Physiology (Hardcover, New): J.L. Tilly, J.F. Strauss, M. Tenniswood Cell Death in Reproductive Physiology (Hardcover, New)
J.L. Tilly, J.F. Strauss, M. Tenniswood
R2,475 Discovery Miles 24 750 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

An analysis of cell death in reproductive physiology. It examines topics such as the control of apoptosis in the uterus during decidualization and stern cell factor regulation of apoptosis in mouse primordial germ cells.

Assessment of Mammalian Embryo Quality - Invasive and non-invasive techniques (Hardcover, 2002 ed.): A. van Soom, M. Boerjan Assessment of Mammalian Embryo Quality - Invasive and non-invasive techniques (Hardcover, 2002 ed.)
A. van Soom, M. Boerjan
R4,316 Discovery Miles 43 160 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Thanks to enormous scientific efforts of the last decades, in vitro fertilization (IVF) and in vitro production (IVP) have now been introduced successfully in the practice of human infertility treatment and cattle breeding programs. This comprehensive book allows us to bridge the knowledge from both biomedical and veterinary fields of research. For the first time, studies concerning the human embryo as well as embryos from domestic species are brought together. The central theme of the book is "the assessment of mammalian embryo quality." In 15 chapters, written by well-known scientists, different aspects of the assessment of mammalian embryo quality are summarized. Non-invasive and invasive techniques to evaluate embryo quality are separated in two parts. In addition the book is provided with appendices on practical aspects and, thus, the book should be present in each laboratory for IVF and IVP.

Ageing Upwards - A mindfulness-based framework for the longevity revolution (Paperback): Berit Lewis Ageing Upwards - A mindfulness-based framework for the longevity revolution (Paperback)
Berit Lewis
R359 Discovery Miles 3 590 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Congratulations! You have been given about 20 more years to live than your grandparents. But does that just mean a longer decline? Berit Lewis shows that the story we so often tell ourselves about ageing – that it’s all downhill from 50 – is simply wrong. In fact, research reveals we are at our happiest aged 80! Combining her extensive experience in teaching mindfulness with her knowledge of how to live and age well, she reveals a simple framework that can help you make the most out of those extra years of living. Rather than wait for society to solve the challenges of longevity, she invites us to explore what each of us can do to take responsibility for our own life and ageing process. Ageing Upwards will help you navigate life after 50 with acceptance, self-compassion and mental flexibility. It’s also invaluable to leaders who wants overcome unconscious beliefs, limitations and discriminations related to age to create more diverse organizations.

Perimenopause Power - Navigating your hormones on the journey to menopause (Paperback): Maisie Hill Perimenopause Power - Navigating your hormones on the journey to menopause (Paperback)
Maisie Hill
R390 Discovery Miles 3 900 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

'Maisie's knowledge of hormones changed my life... you need this book' Anna Jones 'Hill's advice is straightforward and no-nonsense' The Guardian 'An informative must-read for any woman - whatever their age' Vogue online During perimenopause three quarters of women will experience symptoms such as mood changes, insomnia, hot flushes, and night sweats, but there is little in the way of evidence-based information out there to help and guide us. Perimenopause Power is the essential handbook to understanding what the hell's going on and to empower us to improve our experience of the dreaded 'change'. Maisie Hill, the highly qualified women's health expert, best-selling author of Period Power and founder of The Flow Collective, takes us through the physiological changes of perimenopause and menopause, step by step, with calm positivity. In this invaluable guide she shares tips and advice to support women through the challenge of wildly fluctuating hormones. A must-read for anyone looking for a well-researched, evidenced-based book on perimenopause and menopause that gives women the information they need to address their hormonal needs. Perimenopause Power will help women to understand what's going on with their bodies and how to deal with troublesome symptoms, and share valuable insights into making it a positive and powerful experience. 'Maisie Hill helps you understand the changes in your body and psyche during the lead-up to menopause and how to handle symptoms.' Top Sante 'Maisie Hill gets rid of myths, sheds light and allows for an open, honest and much-needed conversation' Mind

Fertility Decline in Developing Countries, 1960-1997 - An Annotated Bibliography (Hardcover, New): Samuel Agyei-Mensah Fertility Decline in Developing Countries, 1960-1997 - An Annotated Bibliography (Hardcover, New)
Samuel Agyei-Mensah
R3,338 Discovery Miles 33 380 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

With the emergence of fertility declines in the greater part of the developing world, study of the phenomenon has increased profoundly over the last three decades, and a voluminous amount of literature has emerged. Yet our knowledge of the decline is scattered in numerous publications, making sources difficult to find. This bibliography provides a guide to the literature on fertility decline in Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. It will be an invaluable asset for population experts and students wishing to do research on fertility decline. Covering the literature from 1960 to 1997, the book draws on extensive sources including books, articles in leading population journals, research papers, and dissertations. The opening chapter covers the literature on theories and concepts underlying fertility decline. The next three chapters are devoted to the major geographical areas--Latin America, Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa--and the final chapter looks at general literature on fertility declines in developing countries.

Aging Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2000 ed.): Yvonne A. Barnett, Christopher R Barnett Aging Methods and Protocols (Hardcover, 2000 ed.)
Yvonne A. Barnett, Christopher R Barnett
R3,030 Discovery Miles 30 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Aging is an almost universal process within biological systems, one which leads to a decline in functional capacity, disease onset, and eventually death. There has been much interest in recent years to elucidate the molecular mec- nisms that underlie the aging process. Many theories have been proposed since the last century that aim to explain the causes of aging. There is no one theory that completely satisfies the phenotype of aging, but genetics and environm- tal factors play an important role in the etiology of age-related pathologies and the aging process. However, there is still much to be learned about the aging process which has been termed one of the last great frontiers in biology. De- graphic changes worldwide are leading to increased average life expectancies within our populations. These changes in population characteristics will impact upon the economies of the supporting society, with increasing healthcare and infrastructural costs arising from the prevalence of age-related pathologies and other physical disabilities associated with advancing years. Many researchers worldwide are working in the attempt to identify key cellular processes through which it might one day be possible to slow down the aging process and thus increase the health span of humans. Numerous research projects-from the cellular through to tissue, organ, and whole organism studies-are currently underway to investigate the mul- factorial aging process.

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