How Agriculture Shaped the Human Genome for Starch Digestion
The Genetic Impact of Agriculture on Human Evolution
Over the last 12,000 years, a pivotal shift occurred in the human genome, driven by the advent of agriculture and the shift to a carbohydrate-rich diet. A new study conducted by an international research team, including scientists from the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, has revealed that humans…
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