Humans Adapted to Withstand Mild Burns but Remain Vulnerable to Severe Injuries

Speedy Summary:

• Early humans may have evolved genetic traits to survive mild burn injuries due to their consistent use of fire for over 1 million years.
• An early-stage study highlights that genes protecting against deadly infections from minor burns were prioritized in evolution, perhaps compromising the healing process for severe burns.
• Survival of individuals with severe burns was extremely rare in primitive times, influencing natural selection.

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