The enlightenment of evolutionary medicine : the past and future of human diseases / Aaron J. W. Hsueh.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hsueh, Aaron J. W., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Diseases.

Human evolution in literature.

Physiology.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (358 pages)

Place of Publication:

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England : Cambridge Scholars Publishing, [2023]

Summary:

This book approaches the past, present, and future of human physiology and diseases from the perspective of Darwin's evolutionary theory. In addition to natural, sexual, and artificial selection, the book emphasizes the maladaptation of human physiology and resultant modern diseases, including pandemics, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension. It highlights the role of evolutionary genomics in the discovery of hormones and signaling molecules that can act as new drugs and the use of bionics in medical tool design. Tumor formation, metastasis, and therapies are also explained through evolutionary principles. In addition, cultural meme mutations and selection explain the evolution of language, fashion, religion, and more.

Contents:

Intro

Epigraph

Table of Contents

Foreword

Preface

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Suggested Readings.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Hsueh, Aaron J.W. The Enlightenment of Evolutionary Medicine

ISBN:

9781527590335