This Handbook is designed as the only comprehensive work available that coversthe diversity of aging models currently available. For each animal model itpresent... » 

This Handbook is designed as the only comprehensive work available that coversthe diversity of aging models currently available. For each animal model itpresents key aspects of biology nutrition factors affecting life spanmethods of age determination use in research and disadvantagesadvantes ofuse. Chapters on comparative models take a broad sweep of agerelated diseasesfrom Alzheimers to joint disease cataracts cancer and obesity. In additionthere is an historical overview and discussion of model availability keymethods and ethical issues.Utilizes a multidisciplinary approachShows tricks and approaches notavailable in primary publicationsFirst volume of its kind to combine bothmethods of study for human aging and animal modelsOver 200 illustrations «