Epigenetics and aging
Aging is the accumulation of changes in an organism over time that leads to reduced viability. Studies in model organisms indicate that aging is genetically determined and that alterations to specific genes can extend or shorten lifespan. Some organisms exhibit negligible aging with no loss of metab...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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