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

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

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The study uncovered that Neanderthals and Denisovans, our close extinct relatives, also exhibited amylase gene duplications.