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Ancient Potatoes Gave People in Peru a Digesting Superpower!

Tuesday 11 August 2026 β€’ScienceDaily
Ancient Potatoes Gave People in Peru a Digesting Superpower!

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High up in the Andes mountains, people developed a special genetic superpower that helps them digest potatoes much faster than the rest of us. Because they grew and ate so many potatoes for thousands of years, their bodies actually changed to become super-powered starch eaters. Imagine having a body that was literally built to love french fries!
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