An evolutionary perspective on human health and disease

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How does your genetic inheritance, culture and history influence your health? Biological anthropologist Lara Durgavich discusses the field of evolutionary medicine as a gateway to understanding the quirks of human biology — including why a genetic mutation can sometimes have beneficial effects — and emphasizes how unraveling your own evolutionary past could glean insights into your current and future health.

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