Study finds Tibetan women evolve unique traits for reproduction in low-oxygen environments.

A study led by Cynthia Beall reveals that Tibetan women have evolved unique physiological traits enabling them to reproduce in low-oxygen environments on the Tibetan Plateau. Published in the journal PNAS, the research shows that women with higher hemoglobin levels and efficient oxygen delivery systems have greater reproductive success. These adaptations highlight human resilience and offer insights into evolution and health in hypoxic conditions.

October 21, 2024
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