Chapter 2

A Biological Perspective on Aging

Thomas B.L. Kirkwood

Thomas B.L. Kirkwood

University of Newcastle, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

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First published: 16 December 2005

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Why Aging Occurs

  • How Aging Affects Tissues

  • Mechanisms of Cellular Damage

  • Metabolic Factors Influencing Aging

  • Key References

  • References

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