User:Harrincm9637/Domestication of the cat

Outside Sources
An accumulation of past as well as modernized forms of genetic testing that can support the genetic technologies claim in the lead paragraph.

Specific information on the race and breed identification panel involved with genetic technology

Main Contribution
In the lead paragraph, it is briefly mentioned that there is a better understanding of feline genetics due to the advancements in genetic technologies, yet there is no further elaboration on that statement further in the body paragraphs. Shown below:

These variations of wildcats can and will interbreed freely with one another when in close contact, further blurring the lines between taxa. Recent DNA studies, advancement in genetic technologies, and a better understanding of DNA and genetics as a whole has helped make discoveries in the evolutionary history of the domestic cat.

Media Contribution
I was given permission to provide a growth comparison of my friends Maine Coon kitten (5 weeks vs. 5 months)

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** Will be entered into the article as a subsection below the DNA and phylogenetic Evidence body paragraph but before the traits subsection**

Genetic Technologies
Scientists and veterinarians specifically have incorporated an important tool known as race and breed identification panels to learn more about the specific genetics that align with these dominating regions domesticated cat breeds originate from. While the primary lineages are listed above with their respective regions, with this form of genetic technology, it was made possible to simplify and distinguish certain areas of these regions. For example, the Maine Coon breed was predominately from Western Europe, while the Siamese breed dominated in Southeast Asia. Tests showing the DNA markers that are used to distinguish genetic discrepancies in a forensic manner, can also be purchased by an owner for individual use. With this, there are an abundant of accessible sources that incorporate breed identification panels that can be utilized for personal use by breeders and owners to determine the genetic workup of a household domesticated cat. Due to the highly known genetic distinction within the family it is reflected that, "This international cat parentage and identification panel has a power of exclusion comparable to panels used in other species, ranging from 90.08% to 99.79% across breeds and 99.47% to 99.87% in random-bred cat populations." With such a high power of exclusion, it is to say that genetic similarities within cat breeds are far more uncommon than others.