Two new studies found that ancient human ancestors carried a surprising diversity of genes for amylase, an enzyme that breaks ...

That study, in the journal Nature, suggested that humans acquired more copies of amylase genes with the arrival of ...

Starchy and non-starchy vegetables have many important differences, but their key difference is their total starch content, which is very important in the context of your total diet. Eating plenty ...

But recent research has found that not all starch is created equal. Resistant starch, for example, is a type of starch that breaks down slowly like fiber and can have positive health effects.

This technique is a game-changer in the kitchen! It enhances the colors of your veggies and removes bitterness, among other ...

New starch-based nanocomposites with MXene offer biodegradable, high-performance materials for sustainable electronics, ...

But recent research has found that not all starch is created equal. Resistant starch, for example, is a type of starch that breaks down slowly like fiber and can have positive health effects.

Study co-led by UB finds the gene for starch-digesting saliva may have first duplicated more than 800,000 years ago, seeding the genetic variation that shapes our modern diet.

Most of its potential health benefits are linked to its starch content and composition. However, it’s important to note that there’s limited evidence supporting these health claims.

Potato starch may not seem like a very common ingredient, but it's actually one of the most popular types of starches. You'll ...

How often should you test your glucose and A1C? How do food, sleep and exercise affect blood sugar? Here’s what to know.

OUR love of fish and chips goes back almost a million years, a study reveals. Neanderthals and cavemen had the same gene that ...