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<p><strong>Mutant super-powers give Korean sea women diving abilities</strong></p><p>The Haenyeo, or sea women, of the Korean island of Jeju have been celebrated historically for their remarkable diving abilities. For hour after hour they dive in frigid waters harvesting sea-life, through pregnancy and into old age. A new study has shown they are able to do this because of specific genetic adaptations that appeared in their ancestors more than a thousand years ago. These genes make them more tolerant to the cold, and decrease diastolic blood pressure. The women also spend a lifetime training, beginning to dive at age 15 and continuing on until their 80s or even 90s. Melissa Ilardo of Utah University and her team published their findings in the journal Cell Reports.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This dessert is automatic and autonomous&nbsp;</strong></p><p>Care for a slice of robo-cake? Scientists in Europe have baked up a cake