Clinical Comparative Medicine: Evolutionary Perspectives on Mental and Physical Health

Harvard FAS

Why are human beings so vulnerable to mental and physical illness? Insights into the causes of human diseases and disorders can be found by studying similar health challenges in other species. In HEB 1328 students will explore physical illnesses and behavioral disorders in non-human animals––from wild animals to beloved family pets. While heart disease, cancer and other significant medical challenges will be explored, this year special emphasis will be placed…