EEB 228

This study guide covers the evolution of pathogens and the role of adaptive immunity, vaccine-induced evolution, and disease emergence. It discusses adaptive immunity characteristics, including immunological memory and the "old friends hypothesis." Non-vaccine methods to combat disease spread, such as culling and breeding for resistance, are explored. Vaccination and pathogen evolution are addressed, highlighting the potential for "escape mutants" in vaccinated populations. The guide introdu...

This study guide for EEB 228 Exam 1 covers a range of topics, including environmental conditions, resources, evolution, parasites, pathogens, infectious diseases, disease dynamics, and host behavior. It begins by discussing the resources necessary for sustaining life and the challenges posed by limited resources, such as human population growth. The guide then explains evolution via natural selection, highlighting variations among individuals and how populations reflect successful variants. Para...