Applying hormesis in aging research and therapy

Biology of aging is well understood at a descriptive level. Based on these data, biogerontological research is now able to develop various possibiliti es for intervention. A promising approach for the identification of geronto genes and gerontogenic processes is through the hormetic, effects of mild s tress on slowing down aging. Although there are several issues remaining to be resolved, specialty with regard to the notion of mild stress, applicati on of hormesis in aging research and therapy is a powerful new approach.