2 stories tagged #natural selection

  1. Indigenous Andeans Evolved Better Potato Digestion, Study Finds
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    Indigenous Andeans Evolved Better Potato Digestion, Study Finds

    A new study shows Indigenous Andeans have more starch-digesting amylase genes, an adaptation to potato domestication.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. New Study Reveals Natural Selection Continues to Shape Human Genes
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    New Study Reveals Natural Selection Continues to Shape Human Genes

    A massive genetic study indicates natural selection has influenced hundreds of gene variants in humans over the last 10,000 years, impacting traits like skin color and disease risk.

    last mo. 2 min read