Understanding and Modulating Aging Rattan Paperback Wiley–Blackwell

Understanding and Modulating Aging, Volume 1067\n\nSuresh I. S. Rattan (Edited by), SIS Rattan (Author), Peter Kristensen (Edited by), Brian F. C. Clark (Edited by)\n\n9781573315999, Wiley\n\nPaperback / softback, published 30 August 2006\n\n528 pages\n22.9 x 15.2 x 2 cm, 0.835 kg\n\nFor the last 40 years, biogerontology\u2014the study of the biological basis of aging\u2014has progressed tremendously, and it has now become an independent and respected field of study and research. This volume brings together contributions by biogerontologists, bioethicists, biodemographers, researchers, students, clinicians, and dieticians. \nThe main areas of discussion and presentation of new research results include (1) biological and non-biological factors affecting lifespan and the quality of life; (2) ethical and social issues related to lifespan and health-span extension; (3) physiological, cellular, and molecular aspects of aging; (4) new technologies to understand and modulate aging; (5) the ]