Lizhi Yang

Biotechnology Research Center, Cuixi Academy of Biotechnology, Zhuji, 311800, Zhejiang, China
Author    Correspondence author
International Journal of Molecular Evolution and Biodiversity, 2024, Vol. 14, No. 1   doi: 10.5376/ijmeb.2024.14.0005
Received: 27 Dec., 2023    Accepted: 05 Feb., 2024    Published: 26 Feb., 2024

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Yang L.Z., and Wang W.F., 2024, Exploring the impact of high-altitude ecosystems on the genome adaptability of different populations, International Journal of Molecular Evolution and Biodiversity, 14(1): 34-42 (doi: 10.5376/ijmeb.2024.14.0005)

The special environmental conditions of high-altitude ecosystems pose serious challenges to the survival and adaptation of organisms. This study aims to explore the impact of high-altitude ecosystems on the genome adaptability of different populations. By introducing the characteristics of high-altitude environments, including their physical and biological characteristics, as well as the adaptation strategies of organisms in these environments, this provides a background for subsequent research. This study defines the concept of genome adaptability and emphasizes its importance in different environments. Through systematic case studies, we explored in detail the genetic adaptation mechanisms of different ethnic groups or populations in high-altitude environments, as well as differences at the genomic level. On this basis, this study further analyzed the relationship between high-altitude adaptation and health, revealing how adaptive changes affect susceptibility or resistance to certain diseases. By conducting in-depth research on the adaptability of high-altitude ecosystems to different populations' genomes and exploring future research directions, we aim to provide scientific basis for deepening research on human genetic adaptability.

High altitude ecosystem; Genomic adaptability; Population genetic adaptation; Environmental pressure; Genetic differences