This research was showcased by W. D. Hamilton and his theories on the evolution of sex, along with the Red Queen hypothesis and the idea of an evolutionary arms race between parasites and their hosts. Zimmer then discusses a final time the wide variety of parasites that evolved to have humans as their primary hosts and our attempts through scientific advancement to eradicate them.
This study was highlighted by W. D. Hamilton and his theories on the evolution of sex, along with the Red Queen hypothesis and the concept of an evolutionary arms race between parasites and their hosts. Zimmer then discusses a final time the vast array of parasites that evolved to have humans as their primary host and our attempts through scientific progress to eliminate them.