Hematopoiesis in Aging: Current Concepts and Challenges

One of the major achievements of medicine in the 20th century has been the dramatic extension of life expectancy [1], which is largely attributable to better access to, and improvements in, medical care [2]. While this represents a welcome change, it has also resulted in an increased prevalence of age-related degenerative disorders as well as a rise in the incidence of age-related cancers [3 –5]. Recognition of these trends has led to increasing efforts to better understand the molecular mechanisms of aging in both humans as well as model organisms.
Source: Seminars in Hematology - Category: Hematology Authors: Tags: 54/1 Aging and Hematopoiesis Source Type: research