The Evolution of Aging
by Theodore C. Goldsmith
Publisher: Azinet LLC 2006
ISBN/ASIN: 0978870905
ISBN-13: 9780978870904
Number of pages: 166
Description:
This book provides a historical review of biological aging theories including underlying evolution and genetics issues and describes exciting recent discoveries and new theories that are causing renewed interest in aging-by-design. The author discusses Darwin's theory of evolution as well as more recent proposed modifications such as the selfish gene theory, evolvability theory, and group selection in connection with their effects on aging theory.
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