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DorisCrockford t1_ivdk9ty wrote

Reply to comment by becausenope in We know about viruses, bacteria and other microorganisms evolving to better infect other organisms. Consequently, diseases change too to some extent. Are there any examples of human bodies evolving to fight against these disease causing agents? by ha_ha_ha_ha_hah

Wow, it's a lot older than I thought.

I'm homozygous for CCR5-delta32. It probably saved my life because I sowed my wild oats in the 1980's. It does have some downsides and I'm certainly not resistant to most viruses. It is a flaw in the immune system, after all, but HIV attacks the immune system.

Also a carrier of cystic fibrosis. That one supposedly protects against typhoid.

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mitharas t1_ivev5ou wrote

> I sowed my wild oats in the 1980's

Not really relevant, but I hadn't heard that expression before. I like it a lot!

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