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Oxygen-starved cancer cells develop similar survival strategies as the Sherpa population of the Himalayan region – VHIO

Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology/X

Apr 11, 2025, 05:18

Oxygen-starved cancer cells develop similar survival strategies as the Sherpa population of the Himalayan region – VHIO

Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology (VHIO) shared a post on X:

“Published today at Cancer Discovery an international study led by ToledoLab VHIO at VHIO describes that oxygen-starved cancer cells develop similar survival strategies as the Sherpa population of the Himalayan region.”

Bruna Calsina, Adjunct professor at Autonomous University of Barcelona, reshared the post on X, adding:

“Big paper out today in Cancer Discovery!

As ToledoLab VHIO & Carlota say: from tumors to mountains-genetic convergence in low O₂ adaptation & cancer evolution reveals insights into cancer & potential targets.

Grateful to be part of this story!”

Convergent Genetic Adaptation in Human Tumors Developed Under Systemic Hypoxia and in Populations Living at High Altitudes.

Authors: Carlota Arenillas, et al.

Oxygen-starved cancer cells develop similar survival strategies as the Sherpa population of the Himalayan region - VHIO

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