Aging processes, DNA damage, and repair.
The second triennial FASEB Summer Research Conference on "Clonal Senescence and Differentiation" (August 17-22, 1996) focused on the interrelationships between aging processes and DNA damage and repair. The attendees represented a cross section of senior and junior investigators working in fields ranging from classic cellular gerontology to yeast and nematode models of aging to basic mechanisms of DNA damage and repair. The meeting opened with a keynote address by Dr. Bruce Ames that emphasized the documented relationships between oxidative damage, cancer, and aging. This was followed by eight platform sessions, one poster discussion, one featured presentation, and an after-dinner address. The following sections highlight the key points discussed.
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Department of Dermatology, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts 02118, USA.
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D000375:Aging / Q000235:genetics*; D000818:Animals; D004249:DNA Damage; D004260:DNA Repair; D005853:Geriatrics / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D008136:Longevity / Q000235:genetics; D016296:Mutagenesis; D011995:Recombination, Genetic; D015398:Signal Transduction