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Review Explores Evolutionary Roots of Human Aging Rate Differences

Review Explores Evolutionary Roots of Human Aging Rate Differences

A review in Nature Reviews Genetics synthesizes evolutionary theory, comparative genomics, and large-scale human genetics to examine why humans age and why rates vary across individuals and species. The authors outline mechanisms and selective pressures that shape lifespan and aging trajectories.

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Review uses evolutionary lens to examine modern human aging rates