Conn's Handbook of Models for Human Aging
eBook - ePub

Conn's Handbook of Models for Human Aging

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  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Conn's Handbook of Models for Human Aging

About this book

Conn's Handbook of Models for Human Aging, Second Edition, presents key aspects of biology, nutrition, factors affecting lifespan, methods of age determination, use in research and the disadvantages/advantages of use. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this updated edition is designed as the only comprehensive, current work that covers the diversity in aging models. Chapters on comparative models explore age-related diseases, including Alzheimer's, joint disease, cataracts, cancer and obesity. Also included are new tricks and approaches not available in primary publications. This must-have handbook is an indispensable resource for researchers interested in the mechanisms of aging, gerontologists, health professionals, allied health practitioners and students. - Combines both the methods of study for human aging and animal models - Provides a historical overview and discussion of model availability, key methods and ethical issues - Contains over 200 full color illustrations

Information

Publisher
Academic Press
Year
2018
Edition
2
eBook ISBN
9780128113547
Topic
Medicine
Subtopic
Geriatrics

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. List of Contributors
  6. Preface
  7. Preface
  8. Section I. Aging in Humans
  9. Section II. Animal Models: Vertebrates
  10. Section III. Cellular Models and Invertebrates
  11. Section IV. Disease Models
  12. Section V. Organ Systems
  13. Section VI. Mechanisms
  14. Index

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