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Horse Genetics Reveal Secrets to Endurance and Medicine

3/27/2025

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Horses have been found to carry distinct genetic mutations that boost their aerobic fitness, enabling them to excel in endurance over humans. The proteins NRF2 and KEAP1 are pivotal in this remarkable adaptation. Understanding horse genetics could pave the way for innovative treatments in human medicine, highlighting the critical need for ongoing investment in biomedical research.

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Horses have been found to carry distinct genetic mutations that boost their aerobic fitness, enabling them to excel in endurance over humans. The proteins NRF2 and KEAP1 are pivotal in this remarkable adaptation. Understanding horse genetics could pave the way for innovative treatments in human medicine, highlighting the critical need for ongoing investment in biomedical research.