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Life is possible at the hypoxic levels of the summit of Mt. Everest
Photo from WikipediaRevisiting the original theory by Prof. Dr. Gustavo Zubieta-Castillo that it is possible for man to adapt to live even on the highest mountain on planet Earth: Mt. Everest, please find below links to:
1) The original paper as published in the Fiziol. Journal 2003, 49:3, pg. 110-117
2) A Chapter of the book: Adaptation Biology and Medicine (Volume 5:Health Potentials).
3) An attempt by three bold and extraordinary Nepalese brothers to remain atop Everest for 24 hours:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/7892588.stm
It is a first step in the proof of these bold theories, in spite of incomplete or rather “insufficient” time for full adaptation.

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