The Genetic Signatures of Domestication in Pigs and Chickens
Understanding the Evolutionary Changes Shaped by Human Intervention
The domestication of wild animals into livestock has been a cornerstone of human civilization, providing essential resources such as food, clothing, and labor. A recent study1 by Hiroshima University has delved into the genetic changes that have occurred in pigs and chickens as a result of this domestication process, revealing how their genes have adapte…
