Aging is a Group-Selected Adaptation Theory, Evidence, and Medical Implications
Auteur : Mitteldorf Joshua
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.
Introduction. Hormesis. The Diverse Demography of Aging. Aging is not caused by accumulated damage. Three Prevailing Theories, and Their Failings. Aging is Very Old. Population Control. How Might Aging Have Evolved as an Adaptation? Implications and Directions. A New Paradigm for Medical Research.
Date de parution : 03-2021
15.6x23.4 cm
Date de parution : 10-2016
15.6x23.4 cm
Thèmes d’Aging is a Group-Selected Adaptation :
Mots-clés :
Antagonistic Pleiotropy; Disposable Soma Theory; aging and evolution; Caloric Restriction; senescence; Disposable Soma; demographic theory of senescence; Guppies; selfish gene; Prey; anti-aging; Stable Population Dynamics; suicide genes; CR Response; Telomere Shortening; Unstable; Holds; Negligible Senescence; Young Men; Longer Lifespans; Vice Versa; Background Death Rate; Negative Senescence; Mutation Accumulation; Life Extension; Replicative Senescence; Altruistic Traits; Red Queen; Wo; Standard Evolutionary Theory; Water Fleas