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What is the most obscure fact you know?
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Did Sherpas develop a defense against this? Or are they more susceptible because of their exposure to higher altitudes?
Honestly I wish I knew. The disease is relatively unknown, so I doubt there's been studies like that.
If I remember correctly they do. The haemoglobin is better in holding oxygen
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1062785/