The book *Coevolution: Genes, Culture, and Human Diversity* by W. H. Durham explores the interplay between genetic and cultural evolution, aiming to integrate these two fields in anthropology. Durham defines culture as systems of "concepts capable of being coded in symbols" that can be transmitted within and between populations. He argues that cultural traits, like genes, evolve and influence phenotypes, and that their dynamics should be studied alongside genetic evolution. The book provides examples such as marriage patterns in Tibet, the influence of diet on malaria resistance, and the persistence of lactase persistence in some populations. Durham's work highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of both biological and cultural information systems in medicine, suggesting that medical education should incorporate these insights to better understand disease prevention and treatment.The book *Coevolution: Genes, Culture, and Human Diversity* by W. H. Durham explores the interplay between genetic and cultural evolution, aiming to integrate these two fields in anthropology. Durham defines culture as systems of "concepts capable of being coded in symbols" that can be transmitted within and between populations. He argues that cultural traits, like genes, evolve and influence phenotypes, and that their dynamics should be studied alongside genetic evolution. The book provides examples such as marriage patterns in Tibet, the influence of diet on malaria resistance, and the persistence of lactase persistence in some populations. Durham's work highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of both biological and cultural information systems in medicine, suggesting that medical education should incorporate these insights to better understand disease prevention and treatment.