Diving Discovery Bajau Tribe in Indonesia Uncover New Genetic Adaptation to Underwater Life
Residents of Indonesia have long marveled at the astonishing abilities of the Bajau tribe, who have mastered the art of diving unlike any other humans. This ancient tribe, living off the coasts of Indonesia for over a millennium, has adapted genetically to excel in an amphibious way of life, largely spent in the sea. Researchers have recently unveiled the remarkable genetic mutation, known as the ‘sea nomad gene,’ that enables the Bajau people to dive …