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Contemporary human genetic strategies in aging research.
Ageing research reviews - 1 Apr 2011
Bloss Cinnamon S, Pawlikowska Ludmila, Schork Nicholas J
Abstract excerpt
Human aging is a complex, multifactorial process influenced by a number of genetic and non-genetic factors. This article first reviews genetic strategies for human aging research and considers the advantages and disadvantages of each. We then discuss the issue of phenotypic definition for genetic studies of aging, including longevity/life span, as well as disease-free survival and other endophenotypes. Finally,...
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