Aging is a Group-Selected Adaptation

Theory, Evidence, and Medical Implications

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Geriatrics, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Genetics, Evolution
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Author: Joshua Mitteldorf ISBN: 9781315354033
Publisher: CRC Press Publication: February 3, 2017
Imprint: CRC Press Language: English
Author: Joshua Mitteldorf
ISBN: 9781315354033
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication: February 3, 2017
Imprint: CRC Press
Language: English

Although books exist on the evolution of aging, this is the first book written from the perspective of again as an adaptive program. It offers an insight into the implications of research on aging genetics, The author proposes the Demographic Theory of Senescence, whereby aging has been affirmatively selected because it levels the death rate over time helping stabilize population dynamics and prevent extinctions.

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Although books exist on the evolution of aging, this is the first book written from the perspective of again as an adaptive program. It offers an insight into the implications of research on aging genetics, The author proposes the Demographic Theory of Senescence, whereby aging has been affirmatively selected because it levels the death rate over time helping stabilize population dynamics and prevent extinctions.

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