Genetic determinants of human health span and life span: progress and new opportunities.
We review three approaches to the genetic analysis of the biology and pathobiology of human aging. The first and so far the best-developed is the search for the biochemical genetic basis of varying susceptibilities to major geriatric disorders. These include a range of progeroid syndromes. Collectiv...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Public Library of Science (PLoS)
2007-07-01
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Series: | PLoS Genetics |
Online Access: | http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC1934400?pdf=render |