Recent studies in evolutionary anthropology have highlighted the genetic landscape, gene flow, and adaptation in Ladakh highlanders of trans-Himalayas, as well as the mutations in the same gene that allow Andean and Tibetan populations to thrive at extreme altitudes. These findings suggest a striking example of convergent evolution. The research also indicates that indigenous Andeans and Tibetans share a key adaptive trait to counter the effects of high-altitude hypoxia. Additionally, the change of diet is likely to have contributed to the higher stature of these populations compared to their Eneolithic ancestors.
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The change of diet most likely contributed to their higher stature compared to their Eneolithic ancestors. https://t.co/U5cikt3jUx https://t.co/SO9rx0wmon
Indigenous Andeans and Tibetans share a key adaptive trait to counter the effects of high-altitude hypoxia, according to a new study. https://t.co/RSYxrVP3us https://t.co/RVmui5GcNr
Hypoxia in humans. Mutations in same gene allow two different groups of humans to thrive at extreme altitudes. Striking example of convergent evolution helps Andean and Tibetan populations breathe easy at more than 4000 meters https://t.co/XwpZVDSKSs
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Tibetans in the Himalayas possess a different mutation in the same gene, suggesting both groups independently evolved similar adaptations to high-altitude living. https://t.co/mi0F5V2SUL
Mutations in same gene allow two different groups of humans to thrive at extreme altitudes "Striking example of convergent evolution helps Andean and Tibetan populations breathe easy at more than 4000 meters" https://t.co/pnhqqHamiy
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