The Essie flock provides a compelling example of how combining traditional selective breeding with cutting-edge genetic ...

Humans have been tinkering with the genetics of food through selective breeding and cross-breeding for thousands of years.

“Wolves and wild cats are quite distinct in skull shape, but by applying [selective breeding] pressure for babylike faces, we’ve caused short-faced dogs and cats to become very similar to each ...

The initiative will provide grants in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa and Oceania to identify and prioritize the breeding of animals with biological traits that cause them to produce ...

The modern thoroughbred racing horse dates back at least three centuries. Perhaps the years of selective breeding had already discovered and exploited almost all of the breed’s genetic potential.

New Zealand has been breeding sheep to be low-methane emitting since 2007, with their third-generation selectively bred flock already emitting 16 percent less methane than before.

Selective breeding enhances coral heat tolerance to marine heatwaves Journal: Nature Communications Published: 2024-10-14 DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-52895-1 Affiliations: 7 Authors: 17 Go to article ...