Tibetans Inherited High-Altitude Gene From Ancient Human 133
sciencehabit writes A "superathlete" gene that helps Sherpas and other Tibetans breathe easy at high altitudes was inherited from an ancient species of human. That's the conclusion of a new study, which finds that the gene variant came from people known as Denisovans, who went extinct soon after they mated with the ancestors of Europeans and Asians about 40,000 years ago. This is the first time a version of a gene acquired from interbreeding with another type of human has been shown to help modern humans adapt to their environment.
Helpful Genes (Score:5, Funny)
This is the first time a version of a gene acquired from interbreeding with another type of human has been shown to help modern humans adapt to their environment.
I'd have to say the genes for red hair were pretty damn helpful in making some of our women really attractive.
Re:Helpful Genes (Score:3, Funny)
and crazy nutjobs.
Re:Helpful Genes (Score:5, Funny)
yeah, it's the same gene.
Re:Breeding with another humam? (Score:5, Funny)
Look, every time I come here, someone says "fuck beta." I figure it's the best shot I have.
Re:Helpful Genes (Score:5, Funny)
yeah, it's the same gene.
My wife's standing behind me with an icepick and wants me to say "No it's not"