Cited 11 times since 2016 (1.3 per year) source: EuropePMC Physiology (Bethesda, Md.), Volume 31, Issue 6, 1 1 2016, Pages 392-397 Evolutionary Medicine: The Ongoing Evolution of Human Physiology and Metabolism. Rühli F, van Schaik K, Henneberg M
The field of evolutionary medicine uses evolutionary principles to understand changes in human anatomy and physiology that have occurred over time in response to environmental changes. Through this evolutionary-based approach, we can understand disease as a consequence of anatomical and physiological "trade-offs" that develop to facilitate survival and reproduction. We demonstrate how diachronic study of human anatomy and physiology is fundamental for an increased understanding of human health and disease.
