Abstract
Genome-wide scans demonstrate that genetic variants associated with high-altitude adaptation in Tibetans and Andeans arose independently as a result of convergent adaptation.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Acclimatization / genetics*
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Altitude Sickness / genetics
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Altitude*
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Environment
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Genetic Variation
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Hemoglobins / analysis
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Humans
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Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1 / genetics*
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Polymorphism, Single Nucleotide
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South America
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Tibet
Substances
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Hemoglobins
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Hypoxia-Inducible Factor 1