Friday, 2 July 2010

Chinese Evolution

I just read this article and wanted to share it with you. A study has been undertaken and its results show that Tibetans have developed an unusual gene which helps them survive at high altitudes. This is one of the fastest evolutions the mankind has ever experienced.


Usually in high altitudes where the air is thinner, people get tired quicker and have frequent headaches, but the Tibetans do not. Their DNA has adapted and formed a gene known as “EPAS1” which makes Tibetans more sensitive to oxygen and may also increase their metabolism.

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  1. The Everygirl6 July 2010 at 07:59

    Amazing. Someone once told me that the Chinese branched off fairly late in the evolutionary chain... whether true or not, I find genetics fascinating.

    Another interesting article I found: http://news.softpedia.com/news/9-Things-You-Did-not-Know-About-Chinese-and-Mongoloid-Race-66420.shtml

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