‘Sea nomads’ developed abnormally large spleens to dive to unheard-of depths
A Bajau diver hunts fish underwater using a traditional spear. Credit: University of Cambridge. Scientists have found evidence that some humans have genetically adapted to diving by studying the Bajau, a group of people indigenous to parts of Indonesia. The Bajau, also known as “sea nomads”, have an enlarged spleen that allows them to dive …
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