Biogerontology research in Israel.
Studies on biogerontology in Israel are reviewed in relation to the academic and medical research setup, as well as to a variety of gerontological bodies that contribute to promotion of the research. Studies on the biology of aging are outlined with a view also on the relevance and possible applications to medicine. The various topics encompass longevity-associated genes, effects of calorie restriction, including studies on the experimental model of the alpha-MUPA mutant mouse, as well as basic issues regarding the central nervous system and skeletal tissues. Attention is paid also to stem cell biology as related to tissue repair in a variety of systems, and experiments performed on plants. Finally, a new insight into the theories on aging is viewed, as currently being pursued.
Globerson
Amiela
A
The Department of Immunology, Weizmann Institute of Science, Rehovot, Israel. amiela.globerson@weizmann.ac.il
Reznick
Abraham Z
AZ
D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology / Q000502:physiology; D000818:Animals; D035843:Biomedical Research; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D007557:Israel; D051379:Mice