IN A NUTSHELL 🧬 Scientists discovered genetic adaptations in the Turkana people that help them survive in harsh desert conditions. 🕒 The STC1 gene emerged during a period of increased aridity, highlighting rapid evolutionary response. 🌿 The Turkana lifestyle of livestock herding has influenced their genetic makeup, exemplifying gene-culture coevolution. ⚠️ Urbanization poses new challenges […]