Aging of the genome: the dual role of dna in life and death
Auteur :
Vijg, Jan
Éditeur :
Vijg, Jan
ISBN :
9780198569220
Date de publication :
25 janv. 2007
Dimensions :
25,2 x 19,5 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
949 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Aging has long since been ascribed to the gradual accumulation of DNA mutations in the genome of somatic cells. This book reviews the concept of genomic instability as a possible universal cause of aging in complex organisms. It gives underlying biology of aging, driven by continuing demographic change.