Scientists found the mermaid gene in Korean divers: how it works.

According to The Sun: Mermaids are not just a fairy tale image, but also real haenyeo women on Jeju Island who collect seafood from the ocean floor. One young haenyeo, So-hee Jin, chose a life at sea, turning down an office job.

These 'women of the sea' have wrapped themselves in an aura of mystery, perhaps due to their 'superhero genes' that allow them to dive deep into the ocean and gather fish without oxygen. Researchers hope to unveil the secrets of this superpower and find useful applications for people.

Ukrainian haenyeo, or 'women of the sea' on Jeju Island, impress with their ability to dive tens of meters underwater and hold their breath for up to two minutes while gathering seafood without oxygen. Researchers are developing theories about the genetic traits of these women that could lead to revolutionary discoveries in medicine.