Causes of Aging
Cause details for Aging: One longstanding theory of aging suggests that the buildup of damage from oxidative processes in neurons causes a loss of function. Scientists believe that free radicals produced through oxidative mechanisms play a role in several diseases, including cancer and AD. 1
Causes of Aging: medical news summaries: The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Aging:
- Cancer development secrets discovered
- Symptoms of old age may be similar to many other treatable conditions
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1. excerpt from NIA's Progress Report on Alzheimer's Disease, 1998: NIA
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