Annu Rev Anim Biosci February 2017 PMID 27813680

Taming the Past: Ancient DNA and the Study of Animal Domestication.

David E MacHugh, Greger Larson, Ludovic Orlando

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The discussion highlights a disagreement with the claim that domestication began 35,000 years ago by contrasting it with archaeological evidence that suggests domestication started around 13,000 years ago, using words like 'bertentangan' (contradicts) to emphasize skepticism and critical analysis of the publication's conclusions.

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The post questions a specific claim about the timeline of domestication, indicating some disagreement with the publication’s interpretations.

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The discussion shows curiosity about the archaeological evidence, reflecting moderate interest.

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The comment challenges the dating claims, demonstrating a level of critical engagement rather than superficial reading.

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The post raises a specific point that could influence how people interpret the timeline of ancient domestication, but overall impact is moderate due to limited scope.

Abstract in brief

  • Ancient DNA research has advanced greatly with new DNA sequencing tech, leading to the development of paleogenomics.
  • These methods help scientists understand how animals were domesticated, spread, and evolved during the Upper Paleolithic and Neolithic periods.
  • Paleogenomics reveals detailed insights into natural and artificial selection, as well as mixing between early domestic animals and wild ancestors.

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@coelacanthuss · X

@a_berkabar Klaim Adam sudah ada sejak 35.000 tahun lalu juga bertentangan dengan bukti arkeologis terkait domestikasi hewan yang baru dimulai sejak 13.000 tahun lalu https://t.co/TcmQL5SkH5

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Arief
@coelacanthuss · X

@a_berkabar Klaim Adam sudah ada sejak 35.000 tahun lalu juga bertentangan dengan bukti arkeologis terkait domestikasi hewan yang baru dimulai sejak 13.000 tahun lalu https://t.co/TcmQL5SkH5

Mar 27, 2024 · 1 like · 1,728 followers View post →