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Brain and Longevity
. Ed(S): Finch, Caleb E.; Robine, Jean-Marie
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Paperback. Editor(s): Finch, Caleb E.; Robine, Jean-Marie. Series: Research and Perspectives in Longevity. Num Pages: 179 pages, 29 black & white illustrations, 3 colour illustrations, 20 black & white tables, biograph. BIC Classification: MJX; PSAN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 11. Weight in Grams: 305.
In this third volume on longevity Fondation Ipsen has again collected the most recent results in research on genes and diet in the evolution of human longevity, educational level and longevity, cognitive impairment and survival at older age and other contributions. The preponderance of relatively short - compared to long-lived organisms suggests that morphogenesis is easier to accomplish than is maintenace of soma, whereas the broad range of longevities of organisms demonstrates that maintaining soma for extended periods of time is possible. The underlying assumption of "disposable soma" theory of aging is that the expense of maintaining somatic cells depends ... Read more
In this third volume on longevity Fondation Ipsen has again collected the most recent results in research on genes and diet in the evolution of human longevity, educational level and longevity, cognitive impairment and survival at older age and other contributions. The preponderance of relatively short - compared to long-lived organisms suggests that morphogenesis is easier to accomplish than is maintenace of soma, whereas the broad range of longevities of organisms demonstrates that maintaining soma for extended periods of time is possible. The underlying assumption of "disposable soma" theory of aging is that the expense of maintaining somatic cells depends ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Germany
Number of pages
179
Condition
New
Series
Research and Perspectives in Longevity
Number of Pages
179
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642639487
SKU
V9783642639487
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