Hyperfunction Theory Offers a New Perspective on Why We Age
BUFFALO, NY — August 6, 2026 — A new #research perspective was #published in Volume 18 of Aging on July 24, 2026, titled “A brief history of the hyperfunction theory of aging and future directions.” The article was written by João Pedro de Magalhães from the Genomics of Ageing and Rejuvenation Lab, Department of Inflammation and Ageing, College of Medicine and Health, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Rather than presenting new experimental findings, the perspective examines the historical development of the hyperfunction theory of aging, reviews evidence supporting programmatic…
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