Journal of Biodiversity & Endangered Species

Department of Biochemistry and Genetics, La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia

Publications

• Mini Review   
  A Mini Review on Evolutionary Biology
  Author(s): Dave Dalton*
  
  Not everyone agrees that evolutionary biology has a place in medical education. Deans of medical schools and other educators frequently request proof that understanding evolutionary biology will increase the effectiveness of medical specialists. Citing concrete examples is a straightforward response. For instance, doctors need to be aware of how antibiotic resistance has developed, how pathogen phylogenies can be tracked, how selection has shaped the mechanisms that control protective responses like pain and fever, and the intricate relationships between evolution, the environment, and aging-related diseases. However, focusing only on such obvious applications undersells the value of evolutionary biology in medicine. Although it doesn't directly apply to daily life, basic science education in medicine is important for understanding the body and disease. "The principles that u.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.37421/2332-2543.2022.10.434

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