Animals that are inbred make mistakes in response to changes in their surroundings, at a cost to themselves and their young. Animals that are inbred make mistakes in response to changes in their ...

Purebred dogs might look flawless on the outside, but their beauty often hides a disturbing genetic truth. For generations, breeders have prioritized traits like coat color and snub noses over genetic ...

A simple inbred rodent became one of the most important—and flawed—subjects in the history of science. Next up for the lab mouse: helping to reprogram the human genome. In 1957, a new medicine ...

Inbreeding may have been a common practice among early human ancestors, fossils show. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The evidence ...

Traits particular to certain dog breeds -- the distinctive spots of a dalmatian or the stubby legs of a dachshund -- are often achieved through inbreeding. But most breeds are now highly inbred, ...

The majority of dog breeds are highly inbred, contributing to an increase in disease and health care costs throughout their lifespan, according to new research. Dog breeds are often recognized for ...

Inbreeding is assumed to have negative effects on fitness, including the reduced ability to withstand immune challenges. We examined the immunological consequences of inbreeding in decorated crickets, ...