Of starch and spit
Animals living alongside humans have multiple copies of the gene for alpha-amylase, the enzyme that breaks down starchy foods, and high levels of this protein in their saliva.
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2019-05-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/47523 |