Tag: adaptation
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Cats That Act Like Dogs: The Science Behind Copycat Evolution
Copycat Evolution: How Cats and Dogs Surprised Scientists with Parallel Adaptations? Scientists discovered that flat-faced cats and dogs evolved similar features independently – a Purrfect example of ‘copycat’ evolution! In Bern, Switzerland, an unusual museum collection holds the largest scientific assembly of pedigree dog skulls in the world 2,800 specimens representing more than…
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Intertwined sheep and humans over millennia
Coevolution of sheep and humans over millennia(10,000 years old period). By studying ancient DNA, we have found that sheep and humans have been co-evolved. Biology of sheep has an important role in shaping the human civilization. It has helped explain, the human history, culture and survival. Different international research teams from different academic backgrounds including…
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Genes of ancients
Genes of ancients: aDNA helps reconstruct the genomes of extinct species like Neanderthals and Denisovans. By comparing their DNA with modern humans, scientists can determine how closely related we are and identify genes that make us uniquely human. Tracking genetic changes over time: aDNA reveals how genes have changed and evolved in response to environmental…