Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A May 2007 PMID 17494744

Two routes to functional adaptation: Tibetan and Andean high-altitude natives.

Cynthia M Beall

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What people are saying

The discussions consistently highlight the evolutionary strategies of high-altitude populations, emphasizing natural selection and genetic variation, with examples such as Tibetans performing better in hypoxic conditions and the mention of reproductive success as a focus of study. The tone reflects curiosity and respect for the scientific process, demonstrating that this study is viewed as impactful and thought-provoking.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the significance of the research, with some emphasizing that these genetic adaptations have been developed unconsciously through evolution.

InterestHigh interest

Discussions reflect high interest, with mentions of natural selection, reproductive success, and evolutionary strategies, indicating engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include comparisons between populations and examples like athletic performance and breath-holding abilities, showing some depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the research has meaningful implications for understanding human adaptation and evolution, though the effect seems more academic than societal.

Abstract in brief

  • The study compares how Tibetan and Andean high-altitude populations have differently adapted to the environmental stress of low oxygen levels, with large differences in physiological traits related to oxygen delivery.
  • Both populations have developed ways to maximize oxygen use, but they have used different evolutionary routes, with Tibetans showing more genetic variation and ongoing natural selection for beneficial traits like higher oxygen saturation.
  • Understanding the genetic factors behind these adaptations can reveal the specific processes each population used to survive and function effectively at high altitudes.

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Kingo
@Ethwaifu · X

Este ej. se derrumba fácil Las estrategias evolutivas desarrolladas por muchas generaciones de convivir en grandes altitudes es debido a vivir en entorno con baja concentración de oxigeno. Se pudo dar esa u otra, independiente de la identidad étnica. https://t.co/lA20TT3vsR https://t.co/LLVkqBC1aQ https://t.co/MTiZmX7vNA

Feb 18, 2025 · 13 likes · 581 followers View post →
Cerebro Digital
@cerebrodigital.net · Bluesky

Han evolucionado sin siquiera darnos cuenta. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0701985104. Two routes to functional adaptation: Tibetan and Andean high-altitude natives Te explicamos aquí: cerebrodigital.net/humanos-...

Aug 10, 2025 · 7 likes · 3 shares View post →
Kingo
@Ethwaifu · X

@Lacrimae_Mundi @Inakrr @QueerMarx_99 Tu ej. se derrumba fácil Las estrategias evolutivas desarrolladas por muchas generaciones de convivir en grandes altitudes es debido a vivir en entorno con baja concentración de oxigeno. Se pudo desarrollar esa u otra, independiente de la identidad étnica. https://t.co/lA20TT3vsR https://t.co/NChHZxze8K

Feb 18, 2025 · 4 likes · 581 followers View post →
Zio Iosif
@St4lin87 · X

@InMonsterland @IgorLaVign LoL l'evoluzione è stata osservata in diretta in numerose occasioni, non è una teoria. Per esempio https://t.co/u79Yy4NbNB https://t.co/JcxbxHSZf1 https://t.co/9rEIFdw5ji Ecc.

Nov 29, 2024 · 1 like · 1,334 followers View post →
Rodrigo Vázquez
@rodvaN · X

Han evolucionado sin siquiera darnos cuenta. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0701985104. Two routes to functional adaptation: Tibetan and Andean high-altitude natives Te explicamos aquí: https://t.co/0g2MPIB9WC https://t.co/97YA9yoPln

Aug 10, 2025 · 6,874 followers View post →
bajinder
@bajinder · X

4/ Anthropologist Cynthia Beall and her team set out to uncover how natural selection has shaped the bodies of people living in these extreme conditions. Their focus? Reproductive success. #Anthropology #NaturalSelection https://t.co/PxgJofVH6Y

Feb 10, 2025 · 2,013 followers View post →

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Cerebro Digital
@cerebrodigital.net · Bluesky

Han evolucionado sin siquiera darnos cuenta. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0701985104. Two routes to functional adaptation: Tibetan and Andean high-altitude natives Te explicamos aquí: cerebrodigital.net/humanos-...

Aug 10, 2025 · 7 likes · 3 shares View post →
Rodrigo Vázquez
@rodvaN · X

Han evolucionado sin siquiera darnos cuenta. DOI: 10.1073/pnas.0701985104. Two routes to functional adaptation: Tibetan and Andean high-altitude natives Te explicamos aquí: https://t.co/0g2MPIB9WC https://t.co/97YA9yoPln

Aug 10, 2025 · 6,874 followers View post →
Kingo
@Ethwaifu · X

Este ej. se derrumba fácil Las estrategias evolutivas desarrolladas por muchas generaciones de convivir en grandes altitudes es debido a vivir en entorno con baja concentración de oxigeno. Se pudo dar esa u otra, independiente de la identidad étnica. https://t.co/lA20TT3vsR https://t.co/LLVkqBC1aQ https://t.co/MTiZmX7vNA

Feb 18, 2025 · 13 likes · 581 followers View post →
Kingo
@Ethwaifu · X

@Lacrimae_Mundi @Inakrr @QueerMarx_99 Tu ej. se derrumba fácil Las estrategias evolutivas desarrolladas por muchas generaciones de convivir en grandes altitudes es debido a vivir en entorno con baja concentración de oxigeno. Se pudo desarrollar esa u otra, independiente de la identidad étnica. https://t.co/lA20TT3vsR https://t.co/NChHZxze8K

Feb 18, 2025 · 4 likes · 581 followers View post →
bajinder
@bajinder · X

4/ Anthropologist Cynthia Beall and her team set out to uncover how natural selection has shaped the bodies of people living in these extreme conditions. Their focus? Reproductive success. #Anthropology #NaturalSelection https://t.co/PxgJofVH6Y

Feb 10, 2025 · 2,013 followers View post →
Zio Iosif
@St4lin87 · X

@InMonsterland @IgorLaVign LoL l'evoluzione è stata osservata in diretta in numerose occasioni, non è una teoria. Per esempio https://t.co/u79Yy4NbNB https://t.co/JcxbxHSZf1 https://t.co/9rEIFdw5ji Ecc.

Nov 29, 2024 · 1 like · 1,334 followers View post →
Ashraff Hathibelagal
@Hathibel · X

@Aella_Girl No. Two examples. Tibetan and Andean natives will perform better at a race in low-oxygen environments(high altitudes). The Bajau Laut can hold their breath way longer than other ethnic groups. https://t.co/x7iJxM42aX https://t.co/fcgNMsv7EE

Jan 15, 2023 · 1,828 followers View post →