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Humans Started Loving Carbs a Very Long Time Ago

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Humans Started Loving Carbs a Very Long Time Ago

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Not only have humans and their ancient ancestors been eating carbs for longer than was realized, but a new study finds these starchy foods may actually have played a part in the growth of the human brain. A new study researching the … Read more

Neanderthal Poop Shows Clues to Humans’ Microbiome

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Neanderthal Poop Shows Clues to Humans’ Microbiome

By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — What can poop from ancient Neanderthals tell us? It turns out that it harbors valuable information about modern-day gut health. An international research group led by the University of Bologna in Italy analyzed ancient DNA samples extracted from 50,000-year-old sedimentary feces, … Read more