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Ancient DNA Confirms Dogs Were Human Companions Before Farming

First article: 25 mar. 2026, 18:00 | Last update: 25 mar. 2026, 18:00 | 1 source | 1 article
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A new study analyzing ancient DNA has confirmed that dogs were domesticated and living with humans thousands of years before the development of agriculture. The research, which examined DNA samples from ancient dog remains found across Europe and Siberia, provides further evidence of the deep and enduring relationship between humans and canines. These findings suggest that dogs played a significant role in human societies well before the Neolithic Revolution.

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New York Times Emily Anthes 25 mar. 2026, 18:00 (1 hour ago)

Humans Had Dogs Before They Had Farming, Ancient DNA Confirms

New research pushes the first genetic evidence of dogs back by 5,000 years and suggests that hunter-gatherer groups may have acquired dogs from one another.

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