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We can and we do evolve immunities to specific diseases. Tuberculosis is a good example. In the 17th-19th centuries it was often the largest single cause of death among Europeans, particularly in cities[1] . What’s more, it was a disease of young adults, with most victims being in their 20s and early 30s. TB exerted Read More …
Nature is full of antimicrobial compounds. Indeed, most of the antibiotics we use today are derived from secondary metabolites secreted by soil bacteria and fungi. Plants also synthesize antimicrobial compounds as a way of defending themselves against infections. Alliums (which include garlic and onions) in particular are known to produce antimicrobial compounds[1] , and have Read More …