Ancient dog and wolf DNA reveals wolves were domesticated twice, once in Asia and once in Europe, but because a small subset of dogs from Asia migrated through and replaced Eurasian dogs, nearly all ...

Recent analysis of ancient DNA has unveiled a profound bond between humans and dogs, tracing back at least 10,000 years. This partnership is evident in the shared migratory patterns across Eurasia, ...

Christopher Columbus' arrival in the Americas changed the fate of the world forever. It revolutionized trade, prompted genocide and mass slavery, and, a new study concludes, led to the complete ...

The precise origin of our canine companions is mired in controversy. But a new study suggests that dogs emerged from not one but two different populations of ancient wolves. What’s more, this dual ...

Though many believe that domestic dogs originated in Eurasia, new research shows that the human-dog bond may have begun in the cradle of human evolution: Africa. A study published this week cites ...

NEW YORK — In the genetic journey from wolf to lapdog, dogs developed a unique genius for sensing human intentions, as the interplay of handler and hound shaped the biology of canine behavior in ways ...