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The proof is in theDarwinianpudding.

Astudyproviding evidence that humans cangenetically adapttoholding their breathunderwaterfor an extended period of timeresurfaced.

Consequently, one of the researchs authors exclusively opened up toBored Pandaabout thescientific findings.

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Understanding the physiology and genetics of human hypoxia tolerance has importantmedicalimplications, the scientists noted.

Until the 2018 study, human hypoxia tolerance had only been investigated in high-altitude human populations.

Their marine hunter-gatherer existence depends on thefoodthey collect through free diving.

Bajau People Can Hold Their Breath For 13 Minutes Underwater Thanks To Rare Gene

The variant we identified in PDE10A that was under selection in the Bajau is also found in other populations.

For the second time in a month I get to hear Melissa Ilardo discuss the sea nomads.

Our research seeks to understand howhealthis preserved among resilient, adapted individuals, the labs description read.

Bajau People Can Hold Their Breath For 13 Minutes Underwater Thanks To Rare Gene

Readers were left stunned by the Bajaus remarkable abilities in the water

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Bajau People Can Hold Their Breath For 13 Minutes Underwater Thanks To Rare Gene

Bajau People Can Hold Their Breath For 13 Minutes Underwater Thanks To Rare Gene

Bajau People Can Hold Their Breath For 13 Minutes Underwater Thanks To Rare Gene

Bajau People Can Hold Their Breath For 13 Minutes Underwater Thanks To Rare Gene

Bajau People Can Hold Their Breath For 13 Minutes Underwater Thanks To Rare Gene

Bajau People Can Hold Their Breath For 13 Minutes Underwater Thanks To Rare Gene

Bajau People Can Hold Their Breath For 13 Minutes Underwater Thanks To Rare Gene

Bajau People Can Hold Their Breath For 13 Minutes Underwater Thanks To Rare Gene

Bajau People Can Hold Their Breath For 13 Minutes Underwater Thanks To Rare Gene

Bajau People Can Hold Their Breath For 13 Minutes Underwater Thanks To Rare Gene