An Old Question Revisited: Current Understanding of Aging Theories
“Why we age” is no longer a solely philosophical question. In parallel with the rising awareness of the social ramifications of an aging population, basic research has expanded our understanding of the intricate nature of biological aging. The present paper aims at discussing our current understandi...
Main Author: | Tak Pan Wong |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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McGill University
2020-12-01
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Series: | McGill Journal of Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://mjm.mcgill.ca/article/view/693 |
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