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  • Gerontology
  • Molecular Biology
  • Evolutionary Biology

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  • The precise causes of aging are debated, with recent aging clocks fueling theories of a biological aging program.
  • Natural selection wanes after reproduction, potentially allowing cellular deterioration without a specific program.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To argue that aging clocks reflect stochastic damage rather than an intrinsic aging program.
  • To explore the role of molecular errors and damage in the aging process.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of arguments surrounding aging clocks and biological aging programs.
  • Cross-species comparative analysis focusing on DNA repair capacity and longevity.
  • Theoretical framework integrating molecular damage, entropy, and aging.

Main Results:

  • Aging clocks are interpreted as indicators of accumulated molecular errors and damage, not a programmed process.
  • Insufficient maintenance and repair contribute to system-wide entropy and aging.
  • Enhanced DNA repair capacity correlates with exceptional longevity across mammalian species.

Conclusions:

  • Aging is likely driven by the stochastic accumulation of molecular damage, not a predetermined biological program.
  • Understanding the stochastic nature of aging provides a basis for developing interventions to promote healthy aging.
  • Targeting molecular repair mechanisms could be crucial for geroprotective strategies.