Thomas Cucchi

This study shows that brain size reduction in dogs began in the Late Neolithic, 5,000 years ago, with a 46% decrease compared to prehistoric wolves.

This study identifies the presence of brown rats in early Neolithic China using archaeological remains and radiocarbon dating, linking them to rice agriculture.

The paper uses genomic and morphometric analyses to show that pigs in Wallacea and Oceania have diverse ancestries linked to Austronesian dispersal 4,000-3,000 years ago.

This study tests if changes in mobility during a wild boar's life alter calcaneal microanatomy, finding that population differences outweigh locomotor effects.