Genetics of aging and its impact on human longevity: theories and evidences that helps to prevent age-associated diseases
Biogerontological studies about the factors that affect the human longevity and suscessful aging are highly relevant. Therefore, here this paper I review and coment some questions about currently aging theories, the existence (or not) of “longevity genes” and main genetics mechanisms potentially inv...
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| Format: | article |
| Language: | eng |
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2015
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.15448/2357-9641.2014.1.20082 |
| Country: | Brazil |
| Oai: | oai:ojs.revistaseletronicas.pucrs.br:article/20082 |
| Summary: | Biogerontological studies about the factors that affect the human longevity and suscessful aging are highly relevant. Therefore, here this paper I review and coment some questions about currently aging theories, the existence (or not) of “longevity genes” and main genetics mechanisms potentially involved in aging and lifespan. From this review I also will consider the impact environment on genetic and epigenetic factors on human aging, health and longevity. |
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