The American Federation for Aging Research

	What does research on other animals and organisms tell us about the human aging process?
	Animal models of aging are precisely what their name suggests: models or representations in the animal kingdom of the aging process. By studying animal models, scientists hope to better understand human aging.
	Why are animal models of aging important? Click here. What animal models of aging are used in research? Click here.
	What have we learned from animal models of aging about:
	Caloric restriction Click here. Oxidative damage Click here. DNA damage Click here. Telomeres Click here.
	What have we learned from animal models of aging about age-related diseases such as:
	Alzheimer's disease Click here. Cancer Click here.
	What do we hope to learn from animal models of aging in the future? Click here.
	Other Resources
	Weblinks. Click here. Books. Click here. References. Click here.

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