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Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A February 2010 PMID 20133614

Ancient mitochondrial DNA analysis reveals complexity of indigenous North American turkey domestication.

Camilla F Speller, Brian M Kemp, Scott D Wyatt, Cara Monroe, William D Lipe, Ursula M Arndt, Dongya Y Yang

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The discussions demonstrate a strong interest, as many posts highlight the fascinating discovery that turkeys in North America were domesticated through complex processes involving multiple instances, evidenced by phrases like 'tracing their geographic origins' and emphasizing the sophistication of prehistoric practices. The tone is partly exploratory, indicating curiosity and appreciation for the research’s implications, but there’s also an emphasis on understanding the origins and domestication patterns, which shows an acknowledgment of its scholarly significance.

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Most discussions express interest and acknowledge the significance of uncovering complex domestication history, showing general support for the findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts reveal a high level of curiosity, with comments about the geographic origins and domestication processes of North American turkeys.

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Many comments reference specific details from the publication and connect it to broader questions about domestication and prehistoric human practices.

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The discussion suggests a moderate recognition of the research’s importance for understanding native American animal management, though some see it as part of ongoing academic curiosity.

Abstract in brief

  • The study uses mitochondrial DNA analysis of ancient turkey bones and feces from archaeological sites to explore the domestication history of turkeys in North America, revealing a distinct domesticated breed in the Southwestern United States that originated outside the region but not from South Mexican turkeys.
  • The genetic data shows evidence of a strong bottleneck, indicating intensive human selection and breeding of turkeys in the Southwest, suggesting advanced domestication practices.
  • Overall, this research uncovers at least two separate instances of turkey domestication in precontact North America, highlighting the complexity and sophistication of prehistoric animal breeding by Native peoples.]
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Penelope
@penwrites.bsky.social · Bluesky

Want to know more about where the domestic turkey came from? Here’s a paper tracing their geographic origins through DNA analysis. https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.0909724107

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Penelope
@penwrites.bsky.social · Bluesky

Want to know more about where the domestic turkey came from? Here’s a paper tracing their geographic origins through DNA analysis. https://www.pnas.org/doi/pdf/10.1073/pnas.0909724107

Aug 7, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share View post →