CursusPotatoes changed the genes of Andean inhabitants 10,000 years ago
The shift to a potato-based diet around 10,000 years ago led the inhabitants of the Andes to develop a significant increase in the number of amylase gene copies, which helped them digest starch more efficiently. This genetic adaptation optimized their metabolism, but it is also linked to modern issues such as a higher prevalence of tooth decay.
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