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Human population history and genetic adaptation in the Himalayan region
The Himalayan mountain range contains the highest peaks on Earth and has provided a diversity of environments for humans, some of which have required substantial genetic adaptation. I have used a combination of SNP-chip data, genome sequences and functional studies to explore the demographic …
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Adaptation at High Altitudes: A Comparative Analysis of Body Size and Proportions in Ancient Tibetan and Lowland Chinese Populations
Summary High altitude environments such as the Tibetan Plateau present significant challenges to human survival. While modern highland indigenous people show unique genetic and physiological adaptations, the skeletal expression and growth outcomes in ancient Tibetan groups remain less well …