Humans have selectively bred animals and crops since the beginning of agriculture, but advances in biotechnology have provided genetic tools to select specific traits. First applied to animals in the ...

The intensification of livestock production systems is a prerequisite to meet the growing demand for animal products. Genetic selection, assisted reproductive technologies and optimized reproduction ...

"By documenting the variation in behaviors across different genetic and environmental contexts, we can expand our understanding of how genes, social environment, and individuality shape animal ...

New research published in the journal Nature is shedding light on an alarming loss in biodiversity amongst animals in the wild. It’s the first comprehensive global analysis of genetic diversity ...

"By documenting the variation in behaviors across different genetic and environmental contexts, we can expand our understanding of how genes, social environment, and individuality shape animal ...