(Phys.org)—A team of researchers with members from institutions in Croatia and Italy has confirmed the first known finding of crossbreeding between domesticated dogs and golden jackals. In their paper ...

Since 1960, Holstein dairy cows have exhibited a substantial decline in fertility, with serious economic consequences for farmers. Genetic selection programs in the United States and elsewhere have ...

A team of researchers has discovered that the conservation of milky storks, an endangered wading bird native to Southeast Asia, is threatened due to crossbreeding with their more widespread cousins, ...

Crossbreeding can often be seen as a solution to some of the health and welfare issues being tackled on a regular basis, such as fertility and mastitis. But farmers considering crossbreeding need to ...

Snakes, found on all continents except Antarctica, play vital roles in ecosystems. With over 3,000 species, they exhibit unique mating behaviors such as forming mating balls. Crossbreeding is possible ...

The giant of genetic modification is looking to natural methods to engineer onions that won’t make you cry, broccoli with more cancer-fighting power, and bell peppers that are the right size for a ...

Since 1960, Holstein dairy cows have exhibited a substantial decline in fertility, with serious economic consequences for farmers. Genetic selection programs in the United States and elsewhere have ...