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James Cook University: Genetic Dangers in Domestication
April 10, 2026
TOWNSVILLE, Australia, April 10 (TNSjou) -- James Cook University issued the following news release:

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Genetic dangers in domestication

Selective breeding has reshaped livestock into some of the world's most productive animals, but new research suggests these gains may come with under recognised genetic costs.

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A new paper published in Trends in Genetics argues that domestication pressures could be contributing to a rise . . .

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