Here, the authors provide an overview of the evolutionary processes that have implications for our understanding of kidney disease development and progression. They describe data derived from studies of ancient and archaic genomes and how population migration and genetic admixture have shaped the current landscape of human kidney-associated diseases, as well as the potential impact of environmental influences on evolutionary genetics and the adaptation of kidneys.
- Adebowale A. Adeyemo
- Daniel Shriner
- Charles N. Rotimi
