Genomics can help insect farmers avoid pitfalls of domestication

Genomics can help insect farmers avoid pitfalls of domestication

A biologist maintains a large population of black soldier flies for protein farming. picture alliance/Contributer via Getty ImagesInsects are becoming increasingly popular to grow on farms as feed for other animals, pet food and potentially as food for people. The process of bringing a wild animal into an artificial environment, known as domestication, comes with unique challenges. Luckily, there are important lessons to be learned from all the …

Genomics can help insect farmers avoid pitfalls of domestication - Tech and Science Post

Insects are becoming increasingly popular to grow on farms as feed for other animals, pet food and potentially as food for people. The process of bringing a wild animal into an artificial environment, known as domestication, comes with unique challenges. Luckily, there are important lessons to be learned from all the other animals people have domesticated over millennia. As researchers who study how domesticating animals changes their genes, we …