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Institute of Evolutionary Medicine (IEM) Research

Evolutionary Morphology

The Evolutionary Morphology group investigates the evolutionary origin of musculoskeletal disorders of modern humans such as low back problems, shoulder problems, and birth difficulties.

Main Research Projects

  1. Birth and human evolution - implications from computer-assisted reconstructions
  2. Evolutionary origin of major musculoskeletal disorders of modern humans

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Dynamic finite-element simulations reveal early origin of complex human birth pattern

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UZH Media Release

https://www.media.uzh.ch/de/medienmitteilungen/2022/Schwere-Geburt.html

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