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How Our Ancient DNA May Be Shaping Your Love for Bread and Pasta Today
A new study reveals that the evolution of the salivary amylase gene (AMY1), which helps humans digest starchy foods, dates back over 800,000 years—much …
Got food cravings? What's living in your gut may be responsible
New research on mice shows for the first time that the microbes in animals' guts influence what they choose to eat, making substances that …
Genes can affect our nutrient tolerance
A new study finds that minor genetic differences can affect the ability to utilize the energy of various nutrients. This work shows how nutritional …
The cacao tree enigma
The tropical tree, from whose seeds chocolate and other sweets are produced, has its secrets. Unravelling them is not so easy.
In food safety study, 25% of participants contaminated salad with raw chicken
In a study aimed at assessing the impact of washing poultry on kitchen contamination, researchers found that more than a quarter of study participants …
We should be eating more insects and using their waste to grow crops, says plant ecologist
Researchers already knew that insects are an excellent source of protein for humans, but they didn't expect to learn that they have such a …