Evolutionary Theories of Aging

How it works

Comparisons

Evidence quality

Highlighted claims

• The paper argues that established theories do not account for the full range of observations. — Change and Aging Senescence as an Adaptation
• Accumulated mutation theory says harmful late-life mutations face weak selection because few individuals reach old age in nature. — Change and Aging Senescence as an Adaptation
• Antagonistic pleiotropy says genes with early-life benefits can persist despite late-life harms. — Change and Aging Senescence as an Adaptation
• Disposable soma theory treats longevity as a tradeoff involving maintenance and repair resources. — Change and Aging Senescence as an Adaptation
• The reviewed theories are presented as only partial explanations of senescence. — Change and Aging Senescence as an Adaptation
• The model does not deny that existing theories may apply in particular cases. — Change and Aging Senescence as an Adaptation