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Theories of Biological Aging and Implications for Public Health

Theories of Biological Aging and Implications for Public Health

Free Powerpoint presentation describes current biological aging theories including fundamental limitation or “wear and tear” theories, modern non-programmed aging theories, and modern programmed aging theories. This summary discusses implications of various theories for medical research, evolution theory aspects of each theory, and various items of observational and experimental evidence that are germane to biological aging theories....

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Keywords:: biology, biological aging theories, ageing, senescence, medicine, gerontology, evolution, aging, health, medical research

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Science and Technology / Biology / Evolutionary Biology

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Material Type:: Presentation
Date Added to MERLOT:: January 8, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:: May 18, 2021
Author:: Theodore Goldsmith
Submitter:: Theodore Goldsmith
Primary Audience:: High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
Technical Format:: PDF, Presentation (e.g. PowerPoint)

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Language:: English
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Michael Plotkin

Michael Plotkin (Faculty)

6 years ago

Excellent overview of recent and historic theories of aging and research on increasing human lifespan.

Used in course? Yes

Time spent reviewing site: 1 hour