The evolution of ageing: classic theories and emerging ideas
(2024)
Journal Article
Mc Auley, M. T. (2025). The evolution of ageing: classic theories and emerging ideas. Biogerontology, 26(1), 6. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10522-024-10143-5
Ageing is generally regarded as a non-adaptive by-product of evolution. Based on this premise three classic evolutionary theories of ageing have been proposed. These theories have dominated the literature for several decades. Despite their individual... Read More about The evolution of ageing: classic theories and emerging ideas.