August 2015 PMID 25627083

Parasites and human evolution.

George H Perry

Mentions

32
Peak: 6 in Mar 2025
across 6 sources since Jan 2015

Extended reach

242,852
potential audience

Total likes

69

Video views

657

Mentions per month

Jan 2015 – Mar 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter12 posts
  • News6 articles
  • Facebook5 posts
  • YouTube4 videos
  • Blogs4 articles
  • Bluesky1 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions highlight how parasites like tapeworms and lice serve as biological records of human behaviors such as cooking and clothing use, with phrases like 'parasites mold evolutionary pressures' and references to coevolution emphasizing both their scientific importance and relevance to understanding our past. The tone combines curiosity with appreciation, reflecting the article's potential to reshape perspectives on human history.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions affirm the idea that parasites provide valuable insights into human evolution, evidenced by phrases like 'parasites mold evolutionary pressures' and 'parasites reveal our history.'

InterestHigh interest

The posts demonstrate high interest, with mentions of how parasites relate to behaviors like cooking, clothing, and disease transmission, sparking curiosity about human history.

EngagementModerate engagement

The discussions show some depth, referencing specific parasites such as tapeworms and lice, and their links to cultural practices, indicating thoughtful engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Participants recognize the significance of this perspective in understanding human evolution, suggesting moderate impact on scientific or historical discourse.

Abstract in brief

  • Parasites provide valuable insights into human evolution because they depend on specific human behaviors and environments, so studying their history reveals aspects of our past.
  • Examples like tapeworms, lice, and malaria are linked to behaviors such as meat consumption, clothing, and agriculture, helping us understand how our lifestyles evolved over time.
  • By examining how parasites and humans have influenced each other, researchers can better understand our evolutionary and cultural development, complementing other historical, archaeological, and genetic data.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

E se vc quiser entender melhor sobre os processos evolutivos por trás da nossa relação como os nossos parasitas e como eles podem contar mais sobre a nossa própria história humana vem conferir tudo neste vídeo: https://t.co/9o8cPl8GGB https://t.co/JXGSQVfAlE

Mar 31, 2024 · 14 likes · 33,190 followers View post →
TroodonVet (C0mms open)
@troodonvet · X

@RianHS Karena origin manusia dari afrika, jadi pasti mereka koevolusi juga dg penyakit yg ada sehingga penyakit mudah melompati manusia. Hal ini sudah berlangsung selama jutaan tahun, namun di abad 21 prosesnya menjadi semakin lebih cepat dan lebih parah. https://t.co/QZ3gFGsbrV https://t.co/33ZfNHQb3R

Aug 5, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 5,379 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

Os piolhos podem contar quando nós humanos passamos a usar roupas

Mar 14, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 33,190 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

No fim, os parasitas contam e moldam as pressões evolutivas dos seres vivos

Mar 14, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 33,190 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

As tênias podem nos revelar quando passamos a cozinhar a carne

Mar 14, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 33,190 followers View post →
Julien Limenitakis
@jlimenitakis · X

@peterfrankopan Reading “Diner with Darwin” by Jonathan Silvertown - Illustrating how food habits impacted human evolution. If you are keen to learn more on parasites and human evolution this could be worth reading : https://t.co/HDo66qtkkc

Aug 13, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 344 followers View post →

All mentions

Klinger Neves
@Kli_Nev · X

RT @DhiordanLove: No fim, os parasitas contam e moldam as pressões evolutivas dos seres vivos

Mar 14, 2025 · 1 share · 3,863 followers View post →
Klinger Neves
@Kli_Nev · X

RT @DhiordanLove: As tênias podem nos revelar quando passamos a cozinhar a carne

Mar 14, 2025 · 1 share · 3,863 followers View post →
Klinger Neves
@Kli_Nev · X

RT @DhiordanLove: Os piolhos podem contar quando nós humanos passamos a usar roupas

Mar 14, 2025 · 1 share · 3,863 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

No fim, os parasitas contam e moldam as pressões evolutivas dos seres vivos

Mar 14, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 33,190 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

As tênias podem nos revelar quando passamos a cozinhar a carne

Mar 14, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 33,190 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

Os piolhos podem contar quando nós humanos passamos a usar roupas

Mar 14, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 33,190 followers View post →
Dhiordan Lovestain
@DhiordanLove · X

E se vc quiser entender melhor sobre os processos evolutivos por trás da nossa relação como os nossos parasitas e como eles podem contar mais sobre a nossa própria história humana vem conferir tudo neste vídeo: https://t.co/9o8cPl8GGB https://t.co/JXGSQVfAlE

Mar 31, 2024 · 14 likes · 33,190 followers View post →
RianHS
@RianHS · X

RT @troodonvet: @RianHS Karena origin manusia dari afrika, jadi pasti mereka koevolusi juga dg penyakit yg ada sehingga penyakit mudah melo…

Aug 5, 2023 · 1 share · 1,455 followers View post →
TroodonVet (C0mms open)
@troodonvet · X

@RianHS Karena origin manusia dari afrika, jadi pasti mereka koevolusi juga dg penyakit yg ada sehingga penyakit mudah melompati manusia. Hal ini sudah berlangsung selama jutaan tahun, namun di abad 21 prosesnya menjadi semakin lebih cepat dan lebih parah. https://t.co/QZ3gFGsbrV https://t.co/33ZfNHQb3R

Aug 5, 2023 · 5 likes · 1 share · 5,379 followers View post →
Stephanie Nicole Barneπ
@savitrisun · X

This paper explains a symbiosis in human evolution and parasites. https://t.co/TJQwmC9eTA

Apr 26, 2020 · 1,009 followers View post →
Peter Frankopan
@peterfrankopan · X

RT @jlimenitakis: @peterfrankopan Reading “Diner with Darwin” by Jonathan Silvertown - Illustrating how food habits impacted human evolutio…

Aug 13, 2019 · 1 share · 89,640 followers View post →
Julien Limenitakis
@jlimenitakis · X

@peterfrankopan Reading “Diner with Darwin” by Jonathan Silvertown - Illustrating how food habits impacted human evolution. If you are keen to learn more on parasites and human evolution this could be worth reading : https://t.co/HDo66qtkkc

Aug 13, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 344 followers View post →
Carl Zimmer
@carlzimmer.com · Bluesky

Our infested tree of life! via @grg_perry http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/evan.21427/abstract

Jan 31, 2015 View post →