Evolutionary Biology of Aging.
Title:
Evolutionary Biology of Aging.
Author:
Rose, Michael R.
ISBN:
9780198022725
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (236 pages)
Contents:
CONTENTS -- 1 The Evolutionary Theory of Aging -- 2 Observation of Aging -- 3 Experimental Tests of the Evolutionary Theory of Aging -- 4 Genetic Mechanisms for the Evolution of Aging -- 5 Comparative Biology of Aging -- 6 An Evolutionary Perspective on Organismal Theories of Aging -- 7 An Evolutionary Perspective on Cellular and Molecular Theories of Aging -- 8 The Future of Gerontology -- BIBLIOGRAPHY -- AUTHOR INDEX -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- J -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- R -- S -- T -- V -- W -- Y -- Z -- SUBJECT INDEX -- A -- B -- C -- D -- E -- F -- G -- H -- I -- K -- L -- M -- N -- O -- P -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- U -- V -- W -- X -- Y -- Z.
Abstract:
The author of this monograph proposes an evolutionary theory of senescence - that the force of natural selection declines proportionally with age after the onset of reproduction. He elaborates with evidence from cell biology, physiology and gerontology.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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