Paul Gepts

Red jungle fowl

Scientists pinpoint the origins of human influence on everything from chickens to chili peppers

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How did the wild red jungle fowl become the modern-day chicken? Why did our human ancestors choose to domesticate this odd bird? When and where did it first happen? And what does any of this have to do with a chili pepper? Scientists are teaming up to answer these questions, with big hopes for impact on the future.

Red jungle fowl

Scientists pinpoint the origins of human influence on everything from chickens to chili peppers

Environment