Abstract
Aging is influenced by many intrinsic and extrinsic factors including genetic background, epigenetics, diet, and environment. Our ability to develop a complete model of the aging process and accurately predict outcomes designed to extend lifespan or treat age-associated pathology requires identification of the range of factors capable of influence aging and an understanding of how these factors interact. In this chapter we discuss longevity and other phenotypes related to aging as complex genetic traits. We first review past and ongoing efforts to comprehensively catalog genetic and non-genetic factors that impact lifespan in invertebrate and mammalian model systems and conclude by discussing emerging tools that will help the aging-research community encompass the complexities of the aging process.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | Handbook of the Biology of Aging |
Subtitle of host publication | Eighth Edition |
Publisher | Elsevier Inc. |
Pages | 3-54 |
Number of pages | 52 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780124116207 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780124115965 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2016 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Complex trait
- GWAS
- Gene mapping
- Genomics
- Longevity
- QTL
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology