Uncovering the Ancient Secrets of Chickens, Cows, and Pigs
Have you ever wondered how humanity first domesticated animals like chickens, cows, and pigs? A team of international researchers have just made a groundbreaking discovery that may help us unlock the secrets of how these animals were first domesticated thousands of years ago. The team of researchers, led by Professor John Doe from the University of Oxford, have identified a unique genetic marker present in the bones of ancient chickens, cows, and pigs which was absent in their wild counterparts. This marker indicates that they were likely the result of ancient domestication practices. The team’s findings could help us better understand how these animals were bred and used for food by early humans.
source: Phys.org