The clock of ages : why we age-how we age-winding back the clock /
John J. Medina.
- 1st pbk. ed.
- New York : Cambridge University Press, 1997.
- xi, 332 p. : ill ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [317]-325) and index.
Library Journal Starred. Wilson's Public Library. Wilson's Senior High School.
A scientific tour of the aging of the human body, investigating the complexities of tissues, cells, and genes, looking at how historically familiar people have experienced aging and death, and discussing discoveries that may lead to longer lives.