Original PDF Ebook – Conn’s Handbook of Models for Human Aging2nd Edition – 9780128113530

Original PDF Ebook – Conn’s Handbook of Models for Human Aging2nd Edition – 9780128113530

Conn’s Handbook of Models for Human Aging, Second Edition, presents key aspects of biology, nutrition, factors affecting lifespan, methods of age determination, use in research and the disadvantages/advantages of use. Using a multidisciplinary approach, this updated edition is designed as the only comprehensive, current work that covers the diversity in aging models. Chapters on comparative models explore age-related diseases, including Alzheimer’s, joint disease, cataracts, cancer and obesity. Also included are new tricks and approaches not available in primary publications. This must-have handbook is an indispensable resource for researchers interested in the mechanisms of aging, gerontologists, health professionals, allied health practitioners and students._x000D_
Combines both the methods of study for human aging and animal models_x000D_
Provides a historical overview and discussion of model availability, key methods and ethical issues_x000D_
Contains over 200 full color illustrations