I am involved in a project to study senescence in long-lived rockfish,
in particular reproductive and organ pathology, cellular response to
stresses such as UV radiation and oxidative damage, and DNA analysis.

I need a list of published articles verifying the use of hard parts,
especially otolith, as a surrogate for chronological aging.  This would
include the technique, verification and % error rate.

If anyone could point me to specific articles I would be most
appreciative; articles on rockfish would be best as that is my focus.

Either send to the discussion group or to me personally at:  [log in to unmask]

I'll compile responses and share with the group.

Sincerely, John C. Guerin

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