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The International Society for Evolution, Medicine & Public Health supports evolutionary medicine. Tweets for society activities and EMPH journal publications.

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🏆 2026 Gilbert S. Omenn Prize winners!

Prof. Johan Nordgren & Richard Ågren for "Natural Selection of a Virus-Protective FUT2 Variant Following the Transition to Agriculture" (MBE, 2025).

Presenting at #ISEMPH2026 in Kiel this summer 🎉

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June is here! ISEMPH continues to bring together researchers and practitioners interested in evolutionary biology, medicine, and public health.

Stay tuned for updates on our July conference in Kiel and other opportunities to connect with our community.
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Why do humans experience more difficult childbirths than other primates?

The obstetrical dilemma (balancing bipedalism, brain size, and pelvic anatomy) is a classic example of evolutionary trade-offs that affect health.

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Check out recent publications in Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health for research on pathogen evolution, evolutionary epidemiology, reproductive medicine, chronic disease, and more.

EMPH is open access, so all articles are freely available: https://t.co/SWDK3zgxc2

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Life history theory helps us understand the trade-offs between growth, reproduction, and longevity with direct implications for health outcomes across the lifespan.

This evolutionary framework is central to understanding human health and disease patterns.

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Two months until our annual meeting! Join us July 28-31, 2026, in Kiel, Germany.

This will be a wonderful opportunity to connect with colleagues, hear exciting research, and strengthen our community. Registration details coming soon!

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The human microbiome represents millions of years of coevolution between our microbial partners and us.

Understanding this evolutionary relationship is important for health and disease management, from gut health to immune function.
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Conference reminder! Join us July 28-31, 2026 at the Kiel Evolution Center in Kiel, Germany for our 11th annual meeting.

Make sure your membership is current to get registration discounts. More details on registration coming soon at https://t.co/ZqADKQujhn

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Last chance — early-bird registration for ISEMPH 2026 closes in two days on May 1st! Register now: https://t.co/7UUtjmV1ZR

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ISEMPH members are making important contributions across evolutionary medicine, public health, and clinical practice around the world.

We appreciate the diverse research and perspectives that make our community so strong. Thank you for being part of ISEMPH!

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Cancer is an evolutionary process happening within our bodies. Understanding how cancer cells evolve can help us develop better prevention and treatment strategies.

This intersection of evolution and oncology is an active area of research in evolutionary medicine.

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Just one week left to grab the early-bird registration rate for ISEMPH 2026 in Kiel. Don't miss out!

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The Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health journal welcomes submissions on infectious disease evolution, life history theory and health, evolutionary psychiatry, cancer evolution, and more.

Consider submitting your research to https://t.co/SWDK3zgxc2

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Thank you to our global ISEMPH community for your continued engagement and contributions!

We're looking forward to more collaboration, discovery, and meaningful conversations in the months ahead, including our annual meeting in Kiel this July.

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Early registration for ISEMPH 2026 is closing soon! Join us in Kiel, Germany, 28–31 July for the leading conference on evolutionary medicine and public health. Register by April 15th for the early bird discount. Don't miss it!

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How does aging work from an evolutionary perspective? Why do different species age at different rates?

Understanding the evolution of aging and senescence can inform us how we think about age-related diseases and healthy longevity.

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Looking ahead to July! Our 11th annual meeting in Kiel, Germany (July 28-31) will bring together the ISEMPH community for presentations, discussions, and connections.

Keep in mind the deadlines. We can't wait to see everyone there!
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Why do pathogens evolve resistance so quickly? How can we use evolutionary principles to guide better treatment strategies?

Evolutionary medicine offers important insights for tackling antimicrobial resistance, one of the biggest threats to global health today.

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Early registration for ISEMPH 2026 is now open! Join us in Kiel, Germany, 28–31 July for the leading conference on evolutionary medicine and public health. Register by April 15th for the early bird discount. Don't miss it!

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ISEMPH brings together evolutionary biologists, physicians, epidemiologists, anthropologists, and public health professionals.

This interdisciplinary mix is what makes evolutionary medicine so powerful. Different perspectives lead to better questions and better solutions.