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 Laut (also known as Sea Gypsies) are nomadic seafaring people who traditionally live on boats and stilt houses in the waters around giant island Malaysian Borneo, Sabah, the Philippines ...

For over 1,000 years, the Bajau people have lived almost entirely at ... boosting oxygen-rich blood for extended underwater survival. Like deep-diving seals, the Bajau’s spleens contract to ...

Known as 'sea nomads', the Bajau Laut tribe have lived at sea for more than 1,000 years. Their lifestyle has given them the ability to stay underwater for very long periods of time. Travel ...

But Bajau people in Southeast Asia can hold it up to ... since they spend over half their work day underwater But it turns out the Bajau also have a genetic mutation that makes their spleens ...

The Bajau people live in villages scattered throughout Southeast Asia ... The human body has a few tricks to increase the time spent underwater in an oxygen-deficient environment. One way is to boost ...

Research has shown that their anatomy has evolved to help them remain underwater for a longer time. The Bajau’s traditional respect for their environment sets them as an example for ocean ...