Evolutionary approaches to sexually transmitted infections

Randolph M. Nesse; Betsy Foxman

doi:10.1111/j.1749-6632.2011.06078.x

Evolutionary approaches to sexually transmitted infections

Randolph M. Nesse, Betsy Foxman

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Abstract

Evolutionary approaches are particularly valuable for studies of sexually transmitted diseases. Methods for tracing evolutionary phylogenies have powerful new applications that use genetic data to trace the history of pathogens across millions of years, within outbreaks lasting years, and even within individuals. Equally valuable are less widely appreciated evolutionary methods for analyzing how host-pathogen co-evolution shapes extreme traits whose costs can be substantial. These and other applications of Darwinian medicine will improve understanding and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1-3
Number of pages	3
Journal	Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences
Volume	1230
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2011.06078.x
State	Published - Aug 2011
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Evolution
Medicine
Sexually transmitted disease

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Neuroscience
General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology
History and Philosophy of Science

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