Tibetan carry a 'super athlete' gene from an ancient species of human

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Tibetan carry a 'super athlete' gene from an ancient species of human
Posted by duddy   Jul 9, 2014    6577 views
Scientists have discovered that the extraordinary ability for Sherpas and Tibetans to reach 4,000 m without experiencing altitude sickness is due to a gene inherited from Denisovans, a species of humans that went extinct about 40,000 years ago.

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