Study reveals how human history—from Indigenous stewardship to colonization—shaped the genetic diversity of Brazil Nut trees ...

Researchers use genomic data to study the decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil Nut trees. The research uses genomic data to understand this keystone species' ...

Discover the different types of nuts, from almonds and pistachios to Brazil and macadamia nuts—perfect for snacking and packed with health benefits ...

Researchers from the German Max Planck Institutes of Geoanthropology and Biology Tübingen use genomic data to study the ...

Nuts are renowned for being a great healthy snack option, as they contain fiber, healthy fat and protein all in one convenient and portable package. Brazil nuts—one of the healthiest nuts to ...

Genomic analyses reveal the vital role of human activity in the Amazonian species' genetic makeup.Researchers from the German ...

Commercial supplies of Brazil nuts are still derived entirely from wild trees though there are concerns that they're being harvested too intensively. Brazil nuts can be eaten raw or used in cooking.

Brazil nuts are one of the most sustainable nuts. They're not grown on farms — they're collected in the rainforest after they drop naturally off wild trees. While the nuts support Indigenous ...

Scientists have for the first time captured the complex dynamics of particle movement in granular materials, helping to explain why mixed nuts often see the larger Brazil nuts gather at the top. The ...