Investigates free-radical biology and its damage to membranes, enzymes, and DNA. Asks whether antioxidant therapy does prevent oxidative stress.
Covers stages of the life cycle, genetic technology, life expectancy statistics, and ways to increase longevity.
Calls aging a "curable disease" and sells growth hormones and antioxidants. Posts forensic and clinical case studies on the products.
Located in Atlanta, this center specializes in menopausal effects in men. Requires lab tests and prescriptions for hormone treatment to begin.
National Institute of Health presents a discussion on biochemistry and aging. Discover which proteins affect cells and cause aging.
Leads viewers through the aging process of the skin, muscles, and skeleton. Learn about the digestive system as well.
Slide show covers the molecular biology of aging, including DNA unwinding and telomeres. Find out why life span is not inherited.
Explains how free radicals damage cells and how people can prevent the wear and tear. Take an oxidative stress test.
Listen to this program in RealAudio format. Discusses the molecular components of aging and the changes that are inevitable.
Teaches readers about aging theories, longevity genes, DNA repair, oxygen radicals, and the effects of caloric restriction. Read briefs on nutrition and exercise.
University of Toronto provides Internet resources for the study of aging. Find research units, discussion groups, libraries, and associations.
Essay addresses average and maximum life span, the work of scientist Leonard Hayflick, and DNA deterioration. Includes molecular diagrams.
Discusses how decreased mitochondrial function can contribute to loss of physical strength and mental capacity in old age.
Research involves the use genetically altered rodents to study the mechanisms of aging. Based at the University of Washington.
Company researches drugs to combat neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's, and other impairments related to aging. Find news releases.
Study of social gerontology talks about cross-cultural images of aging. The UN declared 1999 the International Year of Older Persons.
Audio recording of lectures on DNA damage and the molecular analysis of aging. Sponsored by the Alzheimer Research Forum.
Tells how free radicals damage human cells and cause heart disease and chronic fatigue. Users can determine their own levels of oxidative stress.
Group of scientists and institutions working on antioxidant and free radical research, mainly pertaining to aging. Includes job listings.