The Economic Times

Humans are still evolving, and this remote plateau of the world is the proof scientists needed

A study of people living on the Tibetan Plateau suggests that human evolution is still occurring today. Researchers examined women who had spent their lives at high altitudes and found that certain physiological traits were linked to greater reproductive success. These adaptations help the body transport oxygen more efficiently in an environment where oxygen levels are low. The findings indicate that natural selection continues to influence human populations facing environmental pressures.