Random Tidbits on Disease and Evolution

Swine flu is being pointed out as an example of why we need to understand evolution. Here's a few different takes on the more general subject of pathogen evolution that I thought might be of interest.

First, if you have a couple hours to kill, here's a lecture and panel discussion on the connection between viruses and cancer from Stanford University continuing education course, "Darwin's Legacy."

At the other end of the spectrum...