J Evol Biol January 2015 PMID 25394749

Of mice and the 'Age of Discovery': the complex history of colonization of the Azorean archipelago by the house mouse (Mus musculus) as revealed by mitochondrial DNA variation.

S I Gabriel, M L Mathias, J B Searle

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The discussions reveal an overall curiosity about how the genetic findings connect to historical events, with comments referencing Viking voyages, archaeological evidence, and climate change, highlighting the interest in the complex history of the Azores. Words like 'makes sense historically' and mentions of 'genetic diversity' reflect an engaged audience interested in both scientific and historical implications.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study investigates how house mice (Mus musculus) colonized the Azores, revealing a complex history with multiple origins, including Iberian and North European sources, through analysis of mitochondrial DNA.
  • Mice on different islands show varying patterns of genetic diversity, suggesting some islands experienced single colonization events while others had multiple introductions, reflecting different human contact and movement patterns.
  • The findings indicate that studying mouse genetics can provide insights into historical human activities and movement during the Age of Discovery, helping to clarify how and when these islands were connected to mainland Europe.

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History With Hilbert
@HistorywHilbert · X

We know many modern Scandinavians choose to migrate to warmer Mediterranean climes for their holidays, but did their Viking Age ancestors do the same..? https://t.co/eyzUhkHEEw #Portugal #Azores #Viking #Norse #Denmark #Norway #Sweden #History

Nov 24, 2021 · 5 likes · 6,704 followers View post →
Passar_alho
@FenixVeritatiz · X

@LusitaShield Nesses termos, venha o ferro Luso feito fêmea régia. No entanto, em conjunto com o "ou" talvez possa existir um "e"...

Nov 22, 2024 · 4 likes · 587 followers View post →
Estêvão Slow
@EstevaoSlowP · X

- Estudo feito com DNA de ratos da Ilha e a busca pela ancestralidade: https://t.co/7lYu0IaFji https://t.co/jL61lOdB9O

Oct 17, 2021 · 2 likes · 33,144 followers View post →
Tom Bike
@tom_bike · X

@matthewshirts papers: "Of mice and the ‘Age of Discovery’: the complex history of colonization of the Azorean archipelago by the house mouse..." https://t.co/8cyUtdQkj0 "Climate change facilitated the early colonization of the Azores Archipelago during medieval times" https://t.co/p2M2AszdT1

Oct 22, 2021 · 1 like · 8,576 followers View post →
Isaac Camps
@blocdecamp · X

@VictorBritoG Según parece las Azores fueron colonizadas y abandonadas antes de la llegada de los portugueses https://t.co/4T6ZEtQk4D

Oct 5, 2023 · 930 followers View post →
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@TheNeonParadox · X

It makes sense historically, since archeological evidence shows the Norse at least wintered in Iberia in the ninth century CE. It stands to reason they would have continued to explore outwardly. https://t.co/iuP4M9hUX5

Nov 26, 2021 · 433 followers View post →

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Passar_alho
@FenixVeritatiz · X

@LusitaShield Nesses termos, venha o ferro Luso feito fêmea régia. No entanto, em conjunto com o "ou" talvez possa existir um "e"...

Nov 22, 2024 · 4 likes · 587 followers View post →
Leo Lindberg
@postmanden1.bsky.social · Bluesky

Traces of vikings on the Azores, pre Portuguese exploring? youtu.be/OE_tmd1PI-Y?...

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Isaac Camps
@blocdecamp · X

@VictorBritoG Según parece las Azores fueron colonizadas y abandonadas antes de la llegada de los portugueses https://t.co/4T6ZEtQk4D

Oct 5, 2023 · 930 followers View post →
Neon Paradox Music
@TheNeonParadox · X

It makes sense historically, since archeological evidence shows the Norse at least wintered in Iberia in the ninth century CE. It stands to reason they would have continued to explore outwardly. https://t.co/iuP4M9hUX5

Nov 26, 2021 · 433 followers View post →
History With Hilbert
@HistorywHilbert · X

We know many modern Scandinavians choose to migrate to warmer Mediterranean climes for their holidays, but did their Viking Age ancestors do the same..? https://t.co/eyzUhkHEEw #Portugal #Azores #Viking #Norse #Denmark #Norway #Sweden #History

Nov 24, 2021 · 5 likes · 6,704 followers View post →
Tom Bike
@tom_bike · X

@matthewshirts papers: "Of mice and the ‘Age of Discovery’: the complex history of colonization of the Azorean archipelago by the house mouse..." https://t.co/8cyUtdQkj0 "Climate change facilitated the early colonization of the Azores Archipelago during medieval times" https://t.co/p2M2AszdT1

Oct 22, 2021 · 1 like · 8,576 followers View post →
Estêvão Slow
@EstevaoSlowP · X

- Estudo feito com DNA de ratos da Ilha e a busca pela ancestralidade: https://t.co/7lYu0IaFji https://t.co/jL61lOdB9O

Oct 17, 2021 · 2 likes · 33,144 followers View post →