How do Genetic Adaptations Affect Disease Susceptibility?
Genetic adaptations can alter a population's susceptibility to diseases. For example, certain genetic mutations can confer resistance to diseases like malaria and HIV. The presence of the sickle cell trait, a well-known genetic adaptation, provides resistance to malaria, illustrating how genetic changes can impact disease dynamics. Similarly, variations in genes such as CCR5 can affect susceptibility to HIV infection.
