How ancient farmers unearthed genetics

How ancient farmers unearthed genetics

Thousands of years ago, Native Americans figured out how to breed generations of teosinte into a plant we eat nearly every day: corn. These early farmers used the concept of inheritance to create plants with desirable characteristics without microscopes or lab equipment.

Today, doctors and scientists have the tools to decode these traits in great detail. Sometimes, they can even tell us how certain traits impact our health.

From 8,000 B.C. to modern day, innovations in genetics and biotechnology have shaped our world:

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