New research uncovers more of the story of man’s best friend

New research reveals how dogs spread across Europe from 16,900 years ago, with DNA evidence showing eastern and western genotypes mixed during human migration.

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independent.co.uk·Mar 25, 2026 · 3 mesi fa
Humans and dogs have lived alongside each other since the Ice Age, study finds

New research uncovers more of the story of man’s best friend

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New research uncovers more of the story of man’s best friend

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