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Blood Cells Remember Your Mountain Vacation

Feb 23, 2017
Red blood cells remember high-altitude exposure, enhancing acclimation. Memory fades in four months. Body adjusts to low oxygen levels by depleting E-ENT1, allowing for faster acclimatization during return visits.
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The Body's Acclimatization to High Altitude and the Role of Red Blood Cells
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