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New genetic atlas reveals traces of 10,000 years of sheep breeding

For around 10,000 years, humans have selectively bred sheep for desirable traits. Generation after generation, we have chosen animals for their wool, size and reproductive characteristics and gradually left our mark on their DNA.

New genetic atlas reveals traces of 10,000 years of sheep breeding
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For around 10,000 years, humans have selectively bred sheep for desirable traits. Generation after generation, we have chosen animals for their wool, size and reproductive characteristics and gradually left our mark on their DNA.

Originally published at Phys.org

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