It seems that proteins called hypoxia-inducible factors (HIFs ... suggesting that their cells are not able to adapt to the hypoxic environment. This leads to high rates of death, as illustrated ...

Scientists at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have identified 16 genes that breast cancer cells use to survive in the ...

A study led by scientists at William & Mary's Batten School & VIMS has demonstrated surprising variability in the results of ...

The experiment was carried out on 50 laboratory rats. First, the animals were assigned to 1 of 3 groups depending on their sensitivity to hypoxia. To do this, they were placed in an environment with ...

Researchers have demonstrated that alcohol consumed during the preparation for sleep in an environment of low pressure such ...

This adaptation to hypoxia showcases human evolution in response ... women enhance their capacity to procreate in an oxygen-poor environment. "Adaptation to high-altitude hypoxia is fascinating ...

In 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency established the Chesapeake ... the attainment of established nutrient ...