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Center for Evolution and Medicine

The Center for Evolution and Medicine studies how evolution influences human health and disease. It explores how our bodies have adapted over time and how these changes impact our bodies today, including vulnerabilities to certain illnesses. By understanding the evolutionary background of health issues, researchers aim to develop better prevention and treatment strategies. The center combines insights from biology, medicine, and anthropology to improve healthcare through a deeper understanding of evolutionary processes shaping our physiology and disease susceptibility.