A genetic study shows how human breeding choices influence ear length in dogs and why those traits persist across breeds.

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Beluga whales avoid inbreeding by switching partners over time, helping a small, isolated population stay genetically healthy ...

South African Merino wool thrives in global luxury markets thanks to centuries of selective breeding, environmental ...

Researchers in Alaska have discovered that beluga whales have lots of different partners and this “mate switching” could be ...

A new study suggests humans belong in an elite “league of monogamy,” ranking closer to beavers and meerkats than to ...

Corn is a colossal grain in the global food and feed chain, with the U.S. producing roughly 30% of the world's supply, or ...

The beef many of us enjoy today is a result of years of selecting superior animals that deliver a more consistent product.

A new overseas animal welfare ban is sparking debate in the U.S. about pet ethics, selective breeding, and what responsible ...

Never underestimate the power of a great game title. Satisfactory is genius and Mewgenics might just be my next favorite one ...

The strategy, known as synthetic biology, is gaining momentum globally as a conservation tool and human health solution, ...

Deep in the rolling countryside of Breckerfeld, Germany, lives the tiny superstar featured in this YouTube video — an ...