pathogens
Human Evolution & Anthropology 
Team ACMFebruary 22, 2026
How Did Early Humans First Die from Illness?
Early humans in the Paleolithic era faced a very different disease landscape than we do today. Primary Causes of Death Infectious diseases caused...
Team ACMFebruary 22, 2026
Disease & Epidemiology Team ACMFebruary 22, 2026
Why Did Man-Killing Viruses Evolve?
Highly lethal viruses did not evolve with the intention of killing humans. Their danger is largely a product of evolutionary mismatch and biological...
Team ACMFebruary 22, 2026
Disease & Epidemiology Team ACMFebruary 22, 2026
What Are the Causes of Infectious Diseases?
Infectious diseases are caused by pathogenic micro-organisms — germs — that enter the body, multiply and cause illness. The primary agents include viruses...
Team ACMFebruary 22, 2026
