Publications by authors named "Mehila Zibenigus"
Genome Biol
February 2014
Article Synopsis
- Genetic factors are believed to contribute to how humans adapt to high altitudes, but this has not been thoroughly verified until now.
- The study focuses on native Ethiopians living at 3,500 meters and identifies a significant gene-rich region on chromosome 19 linked to hypoxia tolerance, demonstrating a potential selective sweep for adaptation.
- The findings underscore the importance of whole genome sequencing, revealing key genes that improve survival in low oxygen, which may have been missed in earlier studies that used less comprehensive methods.
