Human high-altitude adaptation

This lecture focuses on how permanent high-altitude residents have adapted to low oxygen levels in the Himalayan, Andean, and Ethiopian highlands. Important biological factors are key to these adaptations, which vary among continental groups. Recent studies show that different changes lead to similar adaptations in high-altitude Tibetan and Peruvian individuals. These discoveries enhance our knowledge of human evolution and provide valuable insights into how our bodies respond to low oxygen, which is important for health and treating heart and lung diseases.