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Prasiatko t1_ive0t16 wrote

Reply to comment by provocative_bear 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

Similarly Cystic Fibrosis is thought to have stuck around as being a carrier makes you significantly more likely to survive a cholera infection.

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lloydthelloyd t1_ivecx1d wrote

And recently a gene linked to arthritis has been found to possibly be more prevalent because it fended off bubonic plague...

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Distinct_Comedian872 t1_ivfhcxx wrote

And recently a study showed that if you have Crohns disease, that mutation likely helped your ancestor to survive the plague.

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Barne t1_ivg73ps wrote

another (purported) bubonic plague adaptation -> HIV immunity. CCR5 gene, homozygous delta32 deletion will not allow the HIV virus to infect you. 1% of caucasian population has this

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