wear and tear theory

GPTKB entity

Statements (13)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:logic
aging theory
gptkbp:appliesTo organisms
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:genetic_theory_of_aging
gptkbp:describes biological aging
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label wear and tear theory
gptkbp:influenced modern aging research
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:August_Weismann
gptkbp:proposedBy late 19th century
aging results from accumulated damage to cells and tissues
body parts wear out over time due to use
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:damage_accumulation_theory
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7