Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks down starch. By Carl Zimmer As soon as you put starch in your mouth ...
The study team focused on a gene called AMY1, which allows humans to identify and begin breaking down complex carbohydrate starch in the mouth by producing the enzyme amylase. Without amylase ...
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Reconstruction of the human amylase locus reveals ancient duplications seeding modern-day variation. Science , 2024; DOI: 10.1126/science.adn0609 Cite This Page : ...
With fine-dining establishments, trendy restaurants, and street food haunts opening left and right, Filipino foodies have plenty of choices to sink their teeth into. Although this may seem like a ...