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[–] Auli@lemmy.ca 20 points 4 days ago (4 children)

The people who live there have minor adaptations after living there so long. I forget exactly what is different but they keep the differences even after moving away.

[–] MeatPilot@lemmy.world 8 points 4 days ago

Hopefully it's immunity to lung cancer.

[–] Revan343@lemmy.ca 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I would guess more red blood cells

[–] Frostbeard@lemmy.world 4 points 3 days ago

Yeah. Remember reading something about first time birthing mothers had a higher chance of surviving with higher red blood cell count at high altitude. Have then selected for that adaptation.

[–] Khaliso@slrpnk.net 1 points 3 days ago

If I remember correctly, Ketosis is easier to achieve for Sherpas? And in contrast to getting energy from sugar, energy from ketosis doesn't require oxygen.. Or at least, less.