So it makes sense that by having a larger spleen, Bajau people have a genetic advantage when swimming underwater. Dr. Ilardo said: "There's not a lot of information out there about human spleens ...

The Bajau tribe, dubbed real-life Aquamen, dive 230 feet without oxygen. With enlarged spleens and superhuman breath-holding, ...

Melissa Ilardo, formerly of the University of Copenhagen and now a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Utah, explains how her study of the extraordinary divers, the Bajau people of Indonesia ...

This genetic trait, which gives them an enlarged spleen, allows them to stay underwater much longer than the average human. The Bajau are capable of diving as deep as 70 meters without ...

Similar to marine animals like seals, the Bajau’s adaptation includes spleen enlargement for oxygen storage, showcasing a striking parallel in evolution. Research by Melissa Ilardo at Cambridge ...