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Identification of genes associated with human-canine communication in canine evolution.
Scientific reports - 9 Jun 2022
Tonoike Akiko, Otaki Ken-Ichi, Terauchi Go, Ogawa Misato, Katayama Maki, Sakata Hikari, Miyasako Fumina, Mogi Kazutaka, Kikusui Takefumi, Nagasawa Miho
Abstract excerpt
The dog (Canis familiaris) was the first domesticated animal and hundreds of breeds exist today. During domestication, dogs experienced strong selection for temperament, behaviour, and cognitive ability. However, the genetic basis of these abilities is not well-understood. We focused on ancient dog breeds to investigate breed-related differences in social cognitive abilities. In a problem-solving task, ancient...
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