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The origin of modern humans’ long-standing love affair with carbs may predate our existence as a species, according to a new ...

New research traces the genetic underpinnings of the enzyme amylase, which helps humans digest starches and sugars ...

It turns out our love for bread, pasta, and all things carbs might not just be a modern craving—it’s practically encoded in ...

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Branched Oak Observatory is opening its doors for viewing the Comet of the Decade: Comet ...

By examining DNA samples from many ancient humans, scientists can track when we began increasing our carbohydrate intake.

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