Genetics of longevity. data from the studies on Sicilian centenarians

<p>Abstract</p> <p>The demographic and social changes of the past decades have determined improvements in public health and longevity. So, the number of centenarians is increasing as a worldwide phenomenon. Scientists have focused their attention on centenarians as optimal model to...

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Main Authors: Balistreri Carmela R, Candore Giuseppina, Accardi Giulia, Bova Manuela, Buffa Silvio, Bulati Matteo, Forte Giusi I, Listì Florinda, Martorana Adriana, Palmeri Marisa, Pellicanò MariaValeria, Vaccarino Loredana, Scola Letizia, Lio Domenico, Colonna-Romano Giuseppina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-04-01
Series:Immunity & Ageing
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Online Access:http://www.immunityageing.com/content/9/1/8