Psychosis Blood Test, Altitude Genes, PCOS Cognition
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Genetic Adaptations to High Altitude and Convergent Evolution
Exploring gene variants linked to efficient oxygen usage in high-altitude populations like the Quechua and Tibetan highlanders, revealing convergent evolution patterns across geographically distant groups. The chapter emphasizes the significance of these genetic adaptations in understanding human resilience in extreme environments and implications for altitude sickness treatment, with a brief mention of polycystic ovary syndrome's impact on women's health.
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