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New Studies of Old Dogs Help Scientists Understand Where They Came From
Researchers analyzed the oldest dog DNA ever found, revealing dogs have been human companions for over 14,000 years, tracing early domestication history.
- On Tuesday in London, a researcher presented a 14,300-year-old dog jawbone discovered at Gough Cave in the United Kingdom, offering new evidence on the timeline of canine domestication.
- Ancient DNA analysis from the jawbone helps scientists determine when dogs diverged from wolves, examining how these animals transitioned from wild predators to human companions over millennia.
- The oldest samples studied to date reveal how canine genes shifted as they became domesticated and less aggressive, providing genetic evidence of this ancient human-animal bond.
- Identifying these early genetic changes allows researchers to map where canine domestication began, clarifying the long-standing relationship between humans and their first animal partners.
- Ongoing investigations aim to solve remaining mysteries surrounding canine origins as experts continue examining ancient DNA to pinpoint exact locations and timelines of first dog-human bonds.
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New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from
Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years.
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New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from - WXXV News 25
By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN NEW YORK (AP) — Using the oldest dog genes studied so far, scientists are finding more evidence that our furry friends have been our companions for thousands of years. Scientists think dogs descended from an ancient population of gray wolves somewhere in Europe or Asia. Tens of thousands of years ago, those wolves got used to living with people and became less aggressive. As they became domesticated, their genes shifted …
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