S. Jay Olshansky Quotes

The evolutionary theory of senescence can be stated as follows: while bodies are not designed to fail, neither are they designed for extended operation.

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• The evolutionary theory of senescence can be stated as follows: while bodies are not designed to fail, neither are they designed for extended operation.

  

  S. Jay Olshansky
  • Theory
  • Fail
  • While