This volume provides the non-biologist an overview of what is
known about the physiological bases of aging. The author examines
the many basic theories and emerging hypotheses underlying the
molecular, cellular, and systemic processes involved in senescence.
He addresses the normal physiological changes that characterize the
aging phenotype, and also considers the role of many age-associated
diseases in growing older. Masoro synthesizes a much-needed
"unified theory" of biological aging to which explains how and why
the body grows into the condition we call "old." This text is
intended for gerontology students in training, as well as for human
physiologists interested in gerontology.
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What is the biological basis of aging Why does aging occur? This
volume will provide the reader with an overview of what we know
about the biology of aging. In a clearly written and accessible
style, the author examines the many theories and hypotheses
underlying the molecular, cellular, and systemic processes involved
in growing older. Also considered are the many age-associated
diseases and physiological changes that characterize aging, as well
as interventions -- from lifestyle modifications to pharmacological
treatments -- proposed to reverse age-related changes. He then
synthesizes a much needed unifying concept of the biological basis
of aging to help us understand why we grow old.
This book is intended for students training to become
gerontologists as well as biologists not conversant in the aging
field.
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