🔬 Science July 22, 2026 at 03:00 PM

Ancient Genes Reveal That Big, Bright Avocados Were Carried Through the Americas Thousands of Years Ago

Source: Smithsonian Magazine

Ancient genetic research reveals that humans transported large avocado seeds from South to Central America thousands of years ago, significantly boosting the fruit's diversity.

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