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Yes, the immune system would probably be culled from our genome eventually if there were no pathogens left. It would be tremendously risky as a species, and al
by sliverstorm 12y ago
Yes, the immune system would probably be culled from our genome eventually if there were no pathogens left.
It would be tremendously risky as a species, and also very unfeasible considering how important microbes are to life, but you are correct in expecting an unused "feature" would likely be removed, as every "feature" has a cost. Much like cave fish that live in total darkness all their lives- their eyes disappear...