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'Sea Nomads' Are First Known Humans Genetically Adapted to Diving

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Re: 'Sea Nomads' Are First Known Humans Genetically Adapted to Diving

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So the spleen is larger. We don't even know what the spleen does. It appears to do something with the immune system. Possibly holding an infection at bay better. Not too long ago we'd just remove it and toss it. Rather than genetics, the enlarged spleen could be from the constant onslaught of bacteria they are fighting off.