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A mini-review of the evolutionary theories of aging.

Year: 2001

Type: review

Abstract: This article reviews some studies testing evolutionary theories of aging and shows that they are not always confirmed. Nevertheless, many gerontologists consider now that these theories provide a general explanation of the aging process. In such condit

Source: Demographic Research

DOI: 10.4054/demres.2001.4.1

Author: Éric Le Bourg

Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, Université Toulouse III - Paul Sabatier, Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research

Language: English

Topic: Genetics, Aging, and Longevity in Model Organisms

Subfield: Aging

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2063606214

FWCI: 0.576

Cites: 72

Cited by: 74

Related to: 10