The evolution of late life.
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چکیده
Late life is a distinct phase of life characterized by a cessation in the deterioration of survivorship and fecundity characteristic of normal aging. Several theories have been proposed to explain non-aging at late ages, specifically with regards to late-life mortality-rate plateaus. All such theories must be compatible with formal evolutionary theory and experimental findings. Here, we develop a critique of theories of late life based on evolutionary biology.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Ageing research reviews
دوره 5 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006