How eating habits from 4,000 years ago shaped our starch gene

Recent research published in Science reveals how the dietary habits of our ancestors have significantly influenced our genetic evolution, particularly regarding starch digestion. The study focuses on the AMY1 gene, which produces amylase, the enzyme that breaks down starch into simpler sugars. Humans have historically adapted to their environments, and dietary changes have been pivotal […] The post How eating habits from 4,000 years ago shaped our starch gene appeared first on Longevity.Technology.