Study co-lead author Dr. Feyza Yilmaz, of JAX, said: “Given the key role of AMY1 copy number variation in human evolution, this genetic variation presents an exciting opportunity to explore its impact ...

The amylase gene family, particularly AMY1, exhibits extensive copy number variation (CNV) that modulates salivary amylase production and, consequently, the efficiency of dietary starch digestion.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — If you’ve ever struggled to reduce your carb intake, ancient DNA might be to blame. It has long been known that humans carry multiple copies of a gene that allows us to begin breaking ...

New research reveals how a common gene variation boosts salivary enzymes, especially in people with diabetes, hinting at a possible biological link between starch digestion and blood glucose ...

The lab of Omer Gokcumen helped analyze the genomes of 68 ancient humans for answers about our ability to begin breaking down starch in the mouth. BUFFALO, N.Y. — If you’ve ever struggled to reduce ...

A graphiical representation of the amylase gene locus and how it evolved to influence how humans digest complex carbohydrates like bread and pasta. If you’ve ever struggled to reduce your carb intake, ...