An Evolutionary Perspective on Human Health and Disease

Explore the fascinating field of evolutionary medicine in this 15-minute TED Talk by biological anthropologist Lara Durgavich. Discover how genetic inheritance, culture, and history influence human health and disease. Learn about the Tay-Sachs disease and the concept of heterozygote advantage, which explains why certain genetic mutations can have beneficial effects. Gain insights into how cultural factors shape human health and understand the limitations of evolutionary perspectives. Unravel your own evolutionary past to gain valuable insights into your current and future health, and explore the quirks of human biology through an evolutionary lens.

Intro
Taysachs disease
The perspective of evolutionary medicine
Heterozygote advantage
Cultural factors
Human health
Limitations