Evolution, Biodiversity and a Reassessment of the Hygiene Hypothesis

The book explores the consequences of inadequate microbial exposure and its link to various health issues, including allergies and obesity. Evolution, Biodiversity and a Reassessment of the Hygiene Hypothesis provides insights into how modern lifestyles disrupt these essential interactions.

This edited collection, Evolution, Biodiversity and a Reassessment of the Hygiene Hypothesis, features twelve chapters authored by researchers from diverse fields. It aims to clarify the confusion surrounding the 'hygiene hypothesis' by examining the evolutionary necessity for human exposure to microorganisms. The book presents a compelling argument for why we have developed a dependency on microbiota from our mothers, peers, and the natural world, highlighting the physiological roles these exposures play in our health.