Denis Jordanet: The Physiologist Who Discovered the Role of Low Blood Oxygen at High Altitude

We've known for well over a century that low blood oxygen causes altitude sickness. The origin of this idea has long been attributed to French researcher Paul Bert. But it's really Bert's benefactor, Denis Jourdanet, who deserves the credit, according to a new review article.

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