Aging Phenotypes of Common Marmosets (Callithrix jacchus)

Characterizing the phenotypic changes associated with aging in a short-lived primate is necessary in order to develop better translational models for human health, aging, and disease research. A population of conventionally housed marmoset monkeys was assessed to determine if phenotypes of body comp...

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Main Authors: Corinna N. Ross, Kenneth Davis, Georgina Dobek, Suzette D. Tardif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Aging Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/567143