Programmed versus non-programmed evolution of aging. What is the evidence?

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The evolutionary meaning and basic molecular mechanisms involved in the determination of longevity remain an unresolved problem. Currently, different theories are on offer in response to these biological traits and to explain the enormous range of longevities observed in the animal kingdom. These theories may be grouped into those that defend non-programmed aging (non-PA) and those that propose the existence of...

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