The domestic pigeon's exceptional phenotypic diversity was key in develo** Darwin's
Theory of Evolution and establishing the concept of artificial selection. However, unlike its …

Background Cattle are considered to be the most desirable livestock by small scale farmers.
In Africa, although comprehensive genomic studies have been carried out on cattle, the …

Vertebrate craniofacial morphogenesis is a highly orchestrated process that is directed by
evolutionarily conserved developmental pathways. 1, 2 Within species, canalized …

Humans have selectively bred domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) to create breeds
with a diversity of shapes, colors and other attributes. Since Darwin, the domestic pigeon …

Pigeon circovirus (PiCV) infects pigeon populations worldwide and has been associated
with immunosuppression in younger pigeons. Recombination is a common mechanism of …

To meet human needs, domestic pigeons (Columba livia) with various phenotypes have
been bred to provide genetic material for our research on artificial selection and local …

Environmental variation across the range of wild species can lead to local adaptations. The
Baltic Sea was formed when the Fenno-Scandian ice sheet retreated around 12 thousand …

Introducing the SNP technology to pigeon breeding will enhance the competitiveness of a
sector that produces one of the healthiest and best quality meats. The present study aimed …

Artificial selection for specific behavioural and physical traits in domesticated animals has
resulted in a wide variety of breeds. One of the most widely recognized examples of …

Human interaction with birds has never been more positive and supported by so many
private citizens and professional groups. However, direct mortality of birds from …