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Divergent mtDNA lineages of goats in an Early Neolithic site, far from the initial domestication areas.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America - 17 Oct 2006
Fernández Helena, Hughes Sandrine, Vigne Jean-Denis, Helmer Daniel, Hodgins Greg, Miquel Christian, Hänni Catherine, Luikart Gordon, Taberlet Pierre
Abstract excerpt
Goats were among the first farm animals domesticated, approximately 10,500 years ago, contributing to the rise of the "Neolithic revolution." Previous genetic studies have revealed that contemporary domestic goats (Capra hircus) show far weaker intercontinental population structuring than other livestock species, suggesting that goats have been transported more extensively. However, the timing of these extensive...
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