Evolutionary Medicine - Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior

Explore the critical role of evolution in medicine through this 48-minute lecture from Yale University's "Principles of Evolution, Ecology and Behavior" course. Discover how evolutionary principles guide bodily responses to treatments, pathogen adaptations, and long-term changes in disease virulence. Learn about "thrifty phenotypes," compare auto-immune disease prevalence in developed and undeveloped countries, and examine treatment approaches. Investigate pathogen evolution and the concept of intermediate virulence in host-pathogen relationships. Gain valuable insights into the intersection of evolutionary biology and medical science, enhancing your understanding of health, disease, and treatment strategies.