Conclusions
The exact nature of Darwin's illness or illnesses remain mysterious at this time. Unless sophisticated molecular probing of his biological remains is allowed, no definitive diagnosis can be reached. At the same time, historical investigations are probabilistic. There appears to be increasing support for the diagnosis that both organic and psychological ailments combined to cause his illness.
The issue has become embroiled in the creation-evolution controversy, with allegations that creationists are drawing attention to interpretations of the illness to damage Darwin's reputation and counter-allegations that admirers of Darwin refuse to accept faults in the man.
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