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GENETICS OF AGING & LONGEVITY
Search for the Fountain of Youth
The Topic In-Depth
- The science of aging
Why do we age? Geneticists have joined the ranks of epidemiologists,
physiologists and biochemists in searching for clues about the complex
process of aging. Research into the genetics of aging has focused on
four main areas. (March 2002)
- Implications of living longer
Many older folks say it's great to live longer, but it costs a lot
too. And as scientists work on ways to repair a lifetime of damage to
our cells and vital systems, financial experts say the pain of paying
for medical care will only get worse. (October 2001)
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