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Genetics, Evolution, and Disease Adaptations
The chapter explores the intricate genetic landscape of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, type two diabetes, schizophrenia, and autism, highlighting the challenges of genetic sequencing and the need for large sample sizes for accurate predictions. It delves into the ongoing evolution of human genetics, discussing the impact of cultural factors on fertility rates and behaviors like teen parenthood, and explores disease adaptations in different populations over time, including the evolution of disease adaptations in populations over the last 300 years.