BMC Biol December 2019 PMID 31791340

Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics.

Gillian P McHugo, Michael J Dover, David E MacHugh

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Several discussions highlight specific research advancements, such as the importance of ancient DNA in tracing the roots of domestic animals, with phrases like 'excellent review' and 'it's massively useful for students starting in our lab' showing an appreciation for the educational value of the work. The tone is overwhelmingly positive, using phrases that signal excitement and the relevance of these findings in contemporary research.

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The majority of discussions express strong support for the findings and implications of the publication.

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There's a high level of curiosity and enthusiasm surrounding the advancements in understanding animal domestication.

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Many posts dive into specifics such as molecular genetics and practical applications, indicating a deep connection to the content.

ImpactHigh impact

Participants view the insights from this research as having significant implications for both academic study and practical applications in animal science.

Abstract in brief

  • The review examines how ancient DNA and paleogenomics have provided new insights into the genetic origins and domestication processes of various domestic animals, highlighting their wild ancestors.
  • High-resolution data sets allow researchers to explore the development of animal agriculture globally, showcasing significant historical progress.
  • Additionally, functional population genomics can compare domestic and wild animals to enhance understanding of human evolution in relation to domestication.

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Ludovic Orlando
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Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. Just great and open access. It s also gonna be massively useful to those students starting in our lab. Thanks @david_machugh and coauthors! https://t.co/bxwkzDAJkj

Dec 6, 2019 · 31 likes · 14 shares · 3,283 followers View post →
BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

"Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics" - the latest #openaccess #Review article from our In the Light of #Evolution series; from authors @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover & @david_machugh https://t.co/B5dD863j5f https://t.co/cLdKX4IXfQ

Jan 2, 2020 · 30 likes · 17 shares · 9,009 followers View post →
Michael Dover
@Michael_J_Dover · X

Having been raised as a young earth creationist (on "scientific" papers such as pictured below left) I really couldn't be any happier to see my name in print on an aDNA review paper. Huge thanks to @david_machugh for the opportunity and @GillianMcHugo too https://t.co/U8sAf69ogP https://t.co/7oEgIVEzwI

Dec 4, 2019 · 19 likes · 4 shares · 271 followers View post →
BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

A fantastic new #review from @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover and @david_machugh: Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and #paleogenomics Read more here: https://t.co/RRSpromIvu https://t.co/3Iyr9j4hLJ

Dec 4, 2019 · 11 likes · 13 shares · 9,009 followers View post →
abledoc
@abledoc · X

Ancient genomes shed light on the timing of domestication events in prehistory. #domestication https://t.co/LBYLAuPea9 https://t.co/8r9Q3rAqdQ

Apr 15, 2020 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 6,902 followers View post →
BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

On ancient DNA, paleogenomics and animal origins. Review from @GillianMcHugo @Michael_J_Dover & @david_machugh covers studying evolution through domestication. Quotes Gould: “the ornithological star of [On the Origin of Species] is the domesticated pigeon” https://t.co/B5dD863j5f https://t.co/qJ5My5gjN9

Jan 8, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 9,009 followers View post →

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Itihasa
@ItihasaDunia · X

Referensi: 1. https://t.co/Lb83Kl3ho3 2. Diamond, J. (2005). Guns, Germs & Steel. Jakarta: Kepustakaan Populer Gramedia. 3. https://t.co/KacVx8s6nq 4. https://t.co/PEJqZI09aG

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Walter Suárez Carmona
@a_fisiolog57853 · X

ORÍGENES GENÉTICOS DE LOS ANIMALES DOMESTICADOS POR EL HOMBRE https://t.co/cGmNAZW6YA https://t.co/vP7LJN53iz

Dec 4, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,977 followers View post →
Flávio S J de Souza
@FSJSouza · X

RT @ajmackiel: Review of studies from molecular population genetics, ancient DNA, population genomics and, paleogenomics that shed light on…

Jun 29, 2020 · 1 share · 449 followers View post →
Alexander Mackiel
@ajmackiel · X

Review of studies from molecular population genetics, ancient DNA, population genomics and, paleogenomics that shed light on animal domestication. https://t.co/lE434jq5BC https://t.co/VJlkb3qqzf

Jun 29, 2020 · 3 likes · 1 share · 982 followers View post →
Sindy Luu
@luu_sindy · X

Found it! The paper I was after is by @GillianMcHugo and colleagues (https://t.co/KPHpzz0x7R) published by @BioMedCentral https://t.co/I4QUYzZ2Nr

May 12, 2020 · 1 like · 226 followers View post →
BMC Biology
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RT @abledoc: Ancient genomes shed light on the timing of domestication events in prehistory. #domestication https://t.co/LBYLAuPea9 https…

Apr 16, 2020 · 4 shares · 9,009 followers View post →
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@MartinZvieger · X

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Painless chennai
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RT @abledoc: Ancient genomes shed light on the timing of domestication events in prehistory. #domestication https://t.co/LBYLAuPea9 https…

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MelissaJPeltier
@MelissaJPeltier · X

RT @abledoc: Ancient genomes shed light on the timing of domestication events in prehistory. #domestication https://t.co/LBYLAuPea9 https…

Apr 15, 2020 · 4 shares · 61,698 followers View post →
abledoc
@abledoc · X

Ancient genomes shed light on the timing of domestication events in prehistory. #domestication https://t.co/LBYLAuPea9 https://t.co/8r9Q3rAqdQ

Apr 15, 2020 · 9 likes · 4 shares · 6,902 followers View post →
Perle Guarino-Vignon
@PerleGuarino · X

RT @BMCBiology: "Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics" - the latest #openaccess #Revie…

Jan 20, 2020 · 17 shares · 127 followers View post →
AgroBioDiverse
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Jan 9, 2020 · 17 shares · 11,308 followers View post →
Gonzalo Parra
@GonzaParra_ · X

RT @BMCBiology: On ancient DNA, paleogenomics and animal origins. Review from @GillianMcHugo @Michael_J_Dover & @david_machugh covers study…

Jan 8, 2020 · 3 shares · 3,379 followers View post →
BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

On ancient DNA, paleogenomics and animal origins. Review from @GillianMcHugo @Michael_J_Dover & @david_machugh covers studying evolution through domestication. Quotes Gould: “the ornithological star of [On the Origin of Species] is the domesticated pigeon” https://t.co/B5dD863j5f https://t.co/qJ5My5gjN9

Jan 8, 2020 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 9,009 followers View post →
Oscar Estrada
@oscarixox · X

RT @BMCBiology: "Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics" - the latest #openaccess #Revie…

Jan 4, 2020 · 17 shares · 363 followers View post →
Kumar Selvaraj
@SelvarajGuru · X

RT @BMCBiology: "Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics" - the latest #openaccess #Revie…

Jan 3, 2020 · 17 shares · 1,645 followers View post →
John Walshaw
@seqwave · X

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Tito
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Soner
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Andries van Tonder
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Ludovic Orlando
@LudovicLorlando · X

RT @BMCBiology: "Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics" - the latest #openaccess #Revie…

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shubham singh
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Ross Houston
@RossHouston · X

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Jan 2, 2020 · 17 shares · 1,847 followers View post →
Michael Dover
@Michael_J_Dover · X

RT @BMCBiology: "Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics" - the latest #openaccess #Revie…

Jan 2, 2020 · 17 shares · 271 followers View post →
Genome Biology
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David MacHugh
@david_machugh · X

RT @BMCBiology: "Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics" - the latest #openaccess #Revie…

Jan 2, 2020 · 17 shares · 764 followers View post →
lmmortal Seti
@angelseti · X

RT @BMCBiology: "Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics" - the latest #openaccess #Revie…

Jan 2, 2020 · 17 shares · 1,695 followers View post →
BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

"Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics" - the latest #openaccess #Review article from our In the Light of #Evolution series; from authors @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover & @david_machugh https://t.co/B5dD863j5f https://t.co/cLdKX4IXfQ

Jan 2, 2020 · 30 likes · 17 shares · 9,009 followers View post →
John Sears
@JohnSears2077 · X

RT @BMCBiology: A fantastic new #review from @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover and @david_machugh: Unlocking the origins and biology of dome…

Dec 16, 2019 · 13 shares · 1,378 followers View post →
Rita Monteiro
@ritamsmonteiro · X

RT @david_machugh: Our new review on domestic animal #PopulationGenomics, #ancientDNA and #paleogenomics published in @BMCBiology. Great wo…

Dec 9, 2019 · 13 shares · 24 followers View post →
Oscar Estrada
@oscarixox · X

RT @LudovicLorlando: Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. J…

Dec 6, 2019 · 14 shares · 363 followers View post →
Miguel Angel Contreras Sieck
@MiguelSieck · X

RT @LudovicLorlando: Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. J…

Dec 6, 2019 · 14 shares · 1,575 followers View post →
Ancient DNA
@Ancient_DNA · X

Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics https://t.co/IxIgSJRkC4

Dec 6, 2019 · 1 like · 880 followers View post →
Cesar Fortes-Lima
@CesarFortesLima · X

RT @LudovicLorlando: Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. J…

Dec 6, 2019 · 14 shares · 1,196 followers View post →
Anita Radini
@AnitaRadini · X

RT @LudovicLorlando: Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. J…

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StoneLab_ASU
@StoneLab_ASU · X

RT @LudovicLorlando: Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. J…

Dec 6, 2019 · 14 shares · 2,308 followers View post →
Ariane Thomas
@ArianeEThomas · X

RT @LudovicLorlando: Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. J…

Dec 6, 2019 · 14 shares · 146 followers View post →
Janne E. Kumpulainen
@otusposti · X

RT @BMCBiology: A fantastic new #review from @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover and @david_machugh: Unlocking the origins and biology of dome…

Dec 6, 2019 · 13 shares · 2,661 followers View post →
Dr Ross Barnett
@DeepFriedDNA · X

RT @BMCBiology: A fantastic new #review from @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover and @david_machugh: Unlocking the origins and biology of dome…

Dec 6, 2019 · 13 shares · 6,569 followers View post →
Danang Crysnanto
@crdanang · X

RT @BMCBiology: A fantastic new #review from @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover and @david_machugh: Unlocking the origins and biology of dome…

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BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

RT @BMCBiology: A fantastic new #review from @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover and @david_machugh: Unlocking the origins and biology of dome…

Dec 6, 2019 · 13 shares · 9,009 followers View post →
christophe Hitte
@HitteChristophe · X

Ancient DNA and paleogenomics : https://t.co/CD670omblM

Dec 6, 2019 · 92 followers View post →
Michael Dover
@Michael_J_Dover · X

RT @LudovicLorlando: Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. J…

Dec 6, 2019 · 14 shares · 271 followers View post →
David MacHugh
@david_machugh · X

RT @LudovicLorlando: Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. J…

Dec 6, 2019 · 14 shares · 764 followers View post →
Dr. Shevan Wilkin
@ShevanWilkin · X

RT @LudovicLorlando: Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. J…

Dec 6, 2019 · 14 shares · 1,334 followers View post →
david duneau
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RT @LudovicLorlando: Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. J…

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フライパンハリネズミ
@hukonohuriko · X

RT @LudovicLorlando: Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. J…

Dec 6, 2019 · 14 shares · 242 followers View post →
Andaine Seguin-Orlando
@AndaineO · X

RT @LudovicLorlando: Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. J…

Dec 6, 2019 · 14 shares · 321 followers View post →
daniel falush
@DanielFalush · X

RT @LudovicLorlando: Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. J…

Dec 6, 2019 · 14 shares · 4,419 followers View post →
Ludovic Orlando
@LudovicLorlando · X

Excellent review on ancient domestication, and how ancient DNA data helped better understand the underlying process. Just great and open access. It s also gonna be massively useful to those students starting in our lab. Thanks @david_machugh and coauthors! https://t.co/bxwkzDAJkj

Dec 6, 2019 · 31 likes · 14 shares · 3,283 followers View post →
Cliona O'Farrelly
@ClionaOfarrelly · X

RT @BMCBiology: A fantastic new #review from @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover and @david_machugh: Unlocking the origins and biology of dome…

Dec 5, 2019 · 13 shares · 2,904 followers View post →
Wengang Zhang
@WZ19911 · X

RT @david_machugh: Our new review on domestic animal #PopulationGenomics, #ancientDNA and #paleogenomics published in @BMCBiology. Great wo…

Dec 5, 2019 · 13 shares · 68 followers View post →
Silke Salavati DVM
@silypupilly · X

RT @david_machugh: Our new review on domestic animal #PopulationGenomics, #ancientDNA and #paleogenomics published in @BMCBiology. Great wo…

Dec 5, 2019 · 13 shares · 397 followers View post →
Ariane Thomas
@ArianeEThomas · X

RT @aDNA_papers: Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics. https://t.co/aSBaV2nRAS

Dec 4, 2019 · 1 share · 146 followers View post →
aDNA_papers
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Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics. https://t.co/aSBaV2nRAS

Dec 4, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 1,711 followers View post →
Pierpaolo Maisano Delser
@pmd_genetics · X

RT @david_machugh: Our new review on domestic animal #PopulationGenomics, #ancientDNA and #paleogenomics published in @BMCBiology. Great wo…

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Mazdak Salavati
@MazdakS · X

RT @david_machugh: Our new review on domestic animal #PopulationGenomics, #ancientDNA and #paleogenomics published in @BMCBiology. Great wo…

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 shares · 561 followers View post →
David MacHugh
@david_machugh · X

RT @Jente_O: Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics https://t.co/BCzJSJ9AMW

Dec 4, 2019 · 1 share · 764 followers View post →
Carrie Thorpe
@Carrie_Thorpe1 · X

RT @Michael_J_Dover: Having been raised as a young earth creationist (on "scientific" papers such as pictured below left) I really couldn't…

Dec 4, 2019 · 4 shares · 777 followers View post →
David MacHugh
@david_machugh · X

RT @BMCBiology: A fantastic new #review from @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover and @david_machugh: Unlocking the origins and biology of dome…

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 shares · 764 followers View post →
Liam Gallagher
@WaterfordMafia · X

RT @david_machugh: Our new review on domestic animal #PopulationGenomics, #ancientDNA and #paleogenomics published in @BMCBiology. Great wo…

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 shares · 3,629 followers View post →
Laurent Frantz
@LrFrantz · X

RT @david_machugh: Our new review on domestic animal #PopulationGenomics, #ancientDNA and #paleogenomics published in @BMCBiology. Great wo…

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 shares · 544 followers View post →
Rebecca Serra Mari
@rserramari · X

RT @BMCBiology: A fantastic new #review from @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover and @david_machugh: Unlocking the origins and biology of dome…

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 shares · 52 followers View post →
Genome Biology
@GenomeBiology · X

RT @BMCBiology: A fantastic new #review from @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover and @david_machugh: Unlocking the origins and biology of dome…

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 shares · 89,954 followers View post →
Denise O'Meara
@denomeara · X

RT @david_machugh: Our new review on domestic animal #PopulationGenomics, #ancientDNA and #paleogenomics published in @BMCBiology. Great wo…

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 shares · 1,640 followers View post →
Sam Browett
@ShrewlockHolmes · X

RT @david_machugh: Our new review on domestic animal #PopulationGenomics, #ancientDNA and #paleogenomics published in @BMCBiology. Great wo…

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 shares · 666 followers View post →
João Bráullio Sales
@jbraullio · X

RT @Michael_J_Dover: Having been raised as a young earth creationist (on "scientific" papers such as pictured below left) I really couldn't…

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RT @Michael_J_Dover: Having been raised as a young earth creationist (on "scientific" papers such as pictured below left) I really couldn't…

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David MacHugh
@david_machugh · X

RT @Michael_J_Dover: Having been raised as a young earth creationist (on "scientific" papers such as pictured below left) I really couldn't…

Dec 4, 2019 · 4 shares · 764 followers View post →
Michael Dover
@Michael_J_Dover · X

Having been raised as a young earth creationist (on "scientific" papers such as pictured below left) I really couldn't be any happier to see my name in print on an aDNA review paper. Huge thanks to @david_machugh for the opportunity and @GillianMcHugo too https://t.co/U8sAf69ogP https://t.co/7oEgIVEzwI

Dec 4, 2019 · 19 likes · 4 shares · 271 followers View post →
Michael Dover
@Michael_J_Dover · X

RT @BMCBiology: A fantastic new #review from @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover and @david_machugh: Unlocking the origins and biology of dome…

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 shares · 271 followers View post →
Michael Dover
@Michael_J_Dover · X

RT @david_machugh: Our new review on domestic animal #PopulationGenomics, #ancientDNA and #paleogenomics published in @BMCBiology. Great wo…

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 shares · 271 followers View post →
カエルプリンセス
@suimye · X

RT @david_machugh: Our new review on domestic animal #PopulationGenomics, #ancientDNA and #paleogenomics published in @BMCBiology. Great wo…

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 shares · 943 followers View post →
Sophie McClarty
@sophiemcclarty · X

RT @BMCBiology: A fantastic new #review from @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover and @david_machugh: Unlocking the origins and biology of dome…

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BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

RT @david_machugh: Our new review on domestic animal #PopulationGenomics, #ancientDNA and #paleogenomics published in @BMCBiology. Great wo…

Dec 4, 2019 · 13 shares · 9,009 followers View post →
BMC Biology
@BMCBiology · X

A fantastic new #review from @GillianMcHugo, @Michael_J_Dover and @david_machugh: Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and #paleogenomics Read more here: https://t.co/RRSpromIvu https://t.co/3Iyr9j4hLJ

Dec 4, 2019 · 11 likes · 13 shares · 9,009 followers View post →
Jente Ottenburghs | Avian Hybrids
@Jente_O · X

Unlocking the origins and biology of domestic animals using ancient DNA and paleogenomics https://t.co/BCzJSJ9AMW

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