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Annu Rev Anim Biosci February 2017 PMID 27912242

Deciphering the Origin of Dogs: From Fossils to Genomes.

Adam H Freedman, Robert K Wayne

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect a consensus supporting the idea that dogs originated from wolves, with comments like 'Dogs are domesticated descendants of wolves,' showing acknowledgment of the article's core themes. The tone is straightforward and focused, emphasizing the scientific importance while not delving deeply into detailed implications, which results in moderate scores across all categories.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts acknowledge the scientific consensus that dogs are domesticated wolves, indicating general agreement with the publication's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Participants show moderate interest, with some expressing curiosity or confirming the significance of domestication research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions reference the core concepts of domestication and its evolutionary implications, reflecting some depth of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The ongoing conversations suggest awareness of the importance of understanding dog evolution, although they are relatively brief and surface-level.

Abstract in brief

  • This text discusses the importance of understanding where and when dogs were domesticated, which helps us learn about human history and how dogs evolved differently from wolves.
  • It highlights the complex history of dog domestication, including a severe bottleneck, gene flow between dogs and wolves, and various population changes, making it difficult to trace their origins.
  • To better understand domestication, scientists need to analyze whole genome data from both modern and ancient dogs and wolves across Eurasia to test different models of their evolutionary history.]
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Martlet
@martapalley · X

@Appollion @cmselbrede @DiscussionWhite Actually, yes. https://t.co/fUjndBwIIK

Apr 3, 2023 · 1 like · 270 followers View post →
Frank
@Frank20300 · X

@theonefighter7 @slurpmynutts @Jeffery4Pi @PortCityAtheist @AiG Dogs are domesticated descendants of wolves, read this https://t.co/A5fUEMABem

May 25, 2022 · 237 followers View post →

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Tracing the Evolutionary Origins of Domestic Dogs

This video explores the origin and evolution of dogs, highlighting the importance of understanding domestication's timing and location. It discusses complex genetic history, gene flow, and the need for genome analysis…

Ceylon Sage · Feb 19, 2021 1,256 views
Martlet
@martapalley · X

@Appollion @cmselbrede @DiscussionWhite Actually, yes. https://t.co/fUjndBwIIK

Apr 3, 2023 · 1 like · 270 followers View post →
Frank
@Frank20300 · X

@theonefighter7 @slurpmynutts @Jeffery4Pi @PortCityAtheist @AiG Dogs are domesticated descendants of wolves, read this https://t.co/A5fUEMABem

May 25, 2022 · 237 followers View post →