Reference: Smith J, et al. (2015) A budding yeast's perspective on aging: the shape I'm in. Exp Biol Med (Maywood) 240(6):701-10

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Abstract


Aging is exemplified by progressive, deleterious changes that increase the probability of death. However, while the effects of age are easy to recognize, identification of the processes involved has proved to be much more difficult. Somewhat surprisingly, research using the budding yeast has had a profound impact on our current understanding of the mechanisms involved in aging. Herein, we examine the biological significance and implications surrounding the observation that genetic pathways involved in the modulation of aging and the determination of lifespan in yeast are highly complicated and conserved.

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Journal Article | Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't | Review
Authors
Smith J, Wright J, Schneider BL
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