Interventions to Slow Aging in Humans: Are We Ready?
University of Southern California · IFOM · +32 more institutions
Abstract
The workshop entitled 'Interventions to Slow Aging in Humans: Are We Ready?' was held in Erice, Italy, on October 8-13, 2013, to bring together leading experts in the biology and genetics of aging and obtain a consensus related to the discovery and development of safe interventions to slow aging and increase healthy lifespan in humans. There was consensus that there is sufficient evidence that aging interventions will delay and prevent disease onset for many chronic conditions of adult and old age. Essential pathways have been identified, and behavioral, dietary, and pharmacologic approaches have emerged. Although many gene targets and drugs were discussed and there was not complete consensus about all…
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- Psychological intervention
- Biology
- Longevity
- Disease
- Gerontology
- Bioinformatics
- Medicine
- Genetics
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