Evolutionary theories of aging, as applied to lifespan extension

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Evolutionary theories of aging, as applied to lifespan extension

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Multiple factors contribute to aging, including the accumulation of molecular damage, but also the failure of organisms to adapt to their age-specific "fitness landscape". A prominent evolutionary biologist and theorist of aging argues that successful lifespan extension will require attention to the factors that determine these age-specific losses in fitness.

Type: Theory | Also: Aging |

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