Publications by authors named "Ana Magdalena Hurtado"
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Ana Magdalena Hurtado"
Ana Magdalena Hurtado's research explores the genetic and immunological diversity of Native American populations, focusing on the influences of demographic history and natural selection on HLA loci variability.
Her work highlights the distinct innate immune system gene variability in Native Americans compared to non-Native populations, emphasizing historical and epidemiological relationships.
Additionally, she investigates the developmental responses of children to environmental and maternal reproductive factors, particularly in relation to fat patterning linked to birth size and interbirth intervals.