Epidemiology, Ecology, and Evolution of Human-Virus Interaction: An Overview of the Relevance to Human Health and Disease

Authors

  • Carlo Modonesi Cancer Registry Unit, Fondazione IRCCS, Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori, Milan, Italy
  • Alessandro Giuliani Environment and Health Department, Istituto Superiore di Sanità, Rome, Italy

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13133/2532-5876/17539

Abstract

Acquiring a systemic perspective on epidemic events is mandatory in an age in which such events are rapidly growing in both number and spatial distribution. In this work we describe the human/virus interaction through the ‘deep time’ of evolution. We show how ancient epidemics shaped animal and human biology influencing basic traits like multi-cellularity, immunity and cancer. Furthermore, on a much shorter time scale, we focus on the role played by globalization and anthropogenic environmental deterioration in the growing menace of recurring pandemics.

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Published

2021-08-10

How to Cite

Modonesi, C., & Giuliani, A. (2021). Epidemiology, Ecology, and Evolution of Human-Virus Interaction: An Overview of the Relevance to Human Health and Disease. Organisms. Journal of Biological Sciences, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.13133/2532-5876/17539

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Perspectives and Hypotheses