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A mutation associated with stress resistance in mice is associated with human grip strength and mortality.
Biodemography and social biology - 1 Jan 2000
Newell-Stamper Breanne L, Huibregtse Brooke M, Boardman Jason D, Domingue Benjamin W
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Hand grip strength (GS) is a valid and reliable predictor of future morbidity and mortality and is considered a useful indicator of aging. In this paper, we use results from the genetic analysis in animal studies to evaluate associations for GS, frailty, and subsequent mortality among humans. Specifically, we use data from the Health and Retirement Survey (HRS) to investigate the association between three...
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