Humans have adapted to some of the most inhospitable environments on Earth. Among the most challenging are the drylands of the Rift Valley in Eastern Africa.
Monthly rainfall averages less than an inch for much of the year. The arid land supports neither traditional farming nor hunting.
The Turkana and other tribes in this area have adopted pastoralism, consuming a high-protein diet rich in meat, milk, and blood from cattle. Locating water is a daily struggle, and “water stress” is commonplace.
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Kidney International published a clinical update in Research Highlights on 24 Mar 2026. The item focuses on The thirsty kidney: genomic adaptation to heat and aridity. Open the detail page to review the full original feed content.