Browsing Research Institutes and Centres by Subject "Ageing"
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Can a young muscle s stem cell secretome prolong our lives?
(2012)Ageing is a biological certainty for all living organisms, and is due to the loss of tissue homeostasis and regenerative capacity (except for newts) in which somatic stem cells are thought to play an important role. ... -
Exploring Community Perceptions of the relationship between age and social exclusion in rural areas
(Emerald, 2012-02)This paper aims to explore, for the first time, community perceptions of the relationship between age and social exclusion in rural areas of the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Design/methodology/approach The ... -
Imagery and imaginary of islander identity: Older people and migration in Irish small-island communities
(2013)This article examines the imagery and imaginaries of islander identity and makes an original contribution to the fields of gerontology and nissology. Drawing on data collected through in-depth interviews with 19 older ...