editorial: could speciation across evolution be governed by genetic switch codes at short tandem repeats?

The field of rehabilitation and social welfare may seem irrelevant to the issues concerning evolution. however, many of the disorders leading to severe disability and dependence on rehabilitation measures belong to the category that is human-specific. in this category, neuropsychiatric and movement disorders may be of particular interest. understanding the basic mechanisms underlying those disorders promise to pave the way for better therapeutic and interventional measures.