Includes bibliographical references (pages 173-192) and indexes.
1. Introduction -- 2. The evolved anatomical and physiological design of mammals -- 3. Maintenance of the adult organism -- 4. Theories of ageing -- 5. Cellular ageing -- 6. Genetic programmes for ageing -- 7. The evolution of longevity -- 8. Human disease and ageing -- 9. A better understanding of ageing.
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This book explains why ageing exists, reviews our understanding of it at the biological level and discusses age-related diseases.