How a Chinese horse became the genetic bridge that brought American horses to Europe
A new DNA study suggests that the extinct Dalian horse from China acted as a genetic bridge for horses migrating from North America to Eurasia. This finding challenges the long-held belief that horses were exclusively a European import to the Americas.
Why it matters
It fundamentally rewrites the evolutionary history of the horse, correcting a long-standing scientific misconception about the origins of the species.
How a Chinese horse became the genetic bridge that brought American horses to Europe - The Times of India
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