Scientists have investigated the unique biology of the Haenyeo, women from the South Korean island of Jeju who are known for ...

The physiological and genetic traits of a group of octogenarian fisherwomen in South Korea have been shaped to dive into deep ...

The secret to tackling one of the United States’ most deadly chronic diseases may reside thousands of miles away in the ...

Genetic adaptation and physiological changes among South Korea's Haenyeo divers revealed in groundbreaking study.

Her efforts in freediving can be seen in the three-episode of 'Deep Dive Korea: Song Ji-hyo's Haenyeo Adventure' on BBC Earth ...

A generations-long culture of deep-diving among women on a South Korean Island may have changed their genetic evolution. A ...

The South Korean actress swaps Running Man antics for a breathtaking month-long journey as a haenyeo-in-training in the new ...

An international team of researchers has shed light on the genetic and learned characteristics that aid South Korea’s ...

Imprints of evolution can be seen among the Haenyeo of South Korea. After generations of foraging for food on the seabed, ...

We take a 'deep dive' with Korean star Song Ji-hyo on her experience becoming a haenyeo diver, one of South Korea's national ...

Past work from Ilardo has shown that nomadic Bajau divers in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines have especially large ...

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