Mitteldorf, Josh,

Aging is a group-selected adaptation : theory, evidence, and medical implications / Josh Mitteldorf. - xxiv, 219 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.

'A Science Publishers book.'

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Hormesis -- The diverse demography of aging -- Aging is not caused by accumulated damage -- Three prevailing theories and their failings -- Aging is very old -- Evolving population control -- How might aging have evolved as an adaptation? -- Reforming evolutionary theory -- A new paradigm for medical research.

9781498715287 (hardback : alk. paper) RM236.40


Aging--genetics.
Adaptation, Physiological.
Biological Evolution.
Population dynamics.

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