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Genetic Timetable Obsolescence

Meaning

Genetic Timetable Obsolescence describes the scientific theory that the programmed sequence of life stages encoded in the genome, which once served an evolutionary purpose, becomes detrimental in later life, leading to age-related decline and disease. This biological phenomenon suggests that the genes optimized for early-life survival and reproduction essentially become ‘obsolete’ or even harmful once those reproductive years are complete. It represents a core concept in the biology of aging and the need for conventional aging alternatives.