Ongoing human evolution could explain recent rise in certain disorders

Monday, January 11, 2010 - 11:35 in Health & Medicine

Evolutionary pressures could explain the seeming rise of disorders such as autism and autoimmune diseases, researchers report. The scientists also suggest that evolutionary perspectives should be integrated into medical school curricula, to help future physicians consider health problems from an evolutionary perspective.

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