Dog were the first animals our ancestors domesticated, and whether in Asia or Europe which perhaps suggests why the details are so unclear, but this article from the i paper last Friday clarifies it: New research suggests that… two sets of dogs emerging independently from separate wolf populations on opposite sides of the Eurasian landmass. … Continue reading
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Neanderthal Inheritance
Here’s an interesting piece on our genetic makeup from last week’s i newspaper: “Many modern health problems, from depression to nicotine addiction could have their origins i the limited interbreeding that took place between our early ancestors and Neanderthals more than 40,000 year ago, scientists said. A study of 28,000 people’s DNA found that some … Continue reading