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An integrated theory of ageing in the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans.
Journal of anatomy - 1 Nov 2000
Gems D
Abstract excerpt
Numerous theories of ageing have been proposed, and many have been tested experimentally, particularly using nematode models such as Caenorhabditis elegans. By combining those theories of ageing that remain plausible with recent findings from studies of C. elegans life span mutants, an integrated theory of ageing has been devised. This is formed from 3 interconnected elements: the evolutionary theory of ageing,...
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