Thousands of genomes reveal the wild wolf genes in most dogs’ DNA

By: Audrey T. Lin, Smithsonian Institution and Logan Kistler, Smithsonian Institution, The Conversation

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Published: November 24, 2025

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By Audrey T. Lin, Smithsonian Institution and Logan Kistler, Smithsonian Institution

Dogs were the first of any species that people domesticated, and they have been a constant part of human life for millennia. Domesticated species are the plants and animals that have evolved to live alongside humans, providing nearly all of our food and numerous other benefits. Dogs provide protection, hunting assistance, companionship, transportation and even wool for weaving blankets.

Dogs evolved from …

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