New frontiers in the study of human cultural and genetic evolution.

摘要: In this review, we discuss the dynamic linkages between culture and genetic evolution of human species. We begin by briefly describing framework gene-culture coevolutionary (or dual-inheritance) models for evolutionary change. Until recently, literature on coevolution was composed primarily mathematical formalized theory complex dynamics underlying behavior, adaptation, technological evolution, but had little empirical support concerning genetics. The rapid progress in fields molecular genetics genomics, however, is now providing kinds data needed to produce rich models. outline how theoretical methodological genome sciences has provided ways strength selection genes be evaluated, then evidence several key can directly linked cultural practices. describe some exciting new directions study coevolution, conclude with a discussion role future integration medical, biological, social sciences.