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Pets May Help Reduce Your Risk of Heart Disease
Owning a pet, particularly a
dog, could reduce your risk
of heart disease. It is
unclear whether owning a pet
directly reduces risk.
Despite the likely positive
... > full story
An Electronic Nose Can Tell Pears and Apples Apart
Engineers have created a
system of sensors that
detects fruit odors more
effectively than the human
sense of smell. For now, the
device can distinguish
... > full story
Killer Entrance Suspected in Mystery of Unusually Large Group of Carnivores in Ancient Cave
An assortment of
saber-toothed cats, hyenas,
an extinct 'bear-dog',
ancestors of the red panda
and several other carnivores
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When Dogs Are Most Likely to Pick Up Ticks
It may be slighter later
than expected but spring
finally seems to be upon
us. Unfortunately,
this also means the start of
the tick season, both for
... > full story
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Gene Associated With Eczema in Dogs Identified
May 9, 2013 — A novel gene associated with canine atopic dermatitis has been identified. The gene encodes a protein called plakophilin 2, which is crucial for the formation and proper functioning of the skin ... > full story -
Is Pet Ownership Sustainable?
April 22, 2013 — There has been much talk about sustainability, but little attention has been paid to its nutritional aspects. Scientists have raised a number of important questions on the sustainability of pet ... > full story -
Spayed or Neutered Dogs Live Longer
April 17, 2013 — Many dog owners have their pets spayed or neutered to help control the pet population, but new research suggests the procedure could add to the length of their lives and alter the risk of specific ... > full story -
Bear Baiting May Put Hunting Dogs at Risk from Wolves
April 17, 2013 — Wisconsin permits bear baiting for much longer than Michigan does. Wisconsin also pays reparations for wolf attacks on hunting dog, but Michigan doesn't. These factors make Wisconsin's risk of wolf ... > full story -
Parents Tend to Share More Bacteria With Family Dogs Than Children
April 17, 2013 — As much as dog owners love their children, they tend to share more of themselves, at least in terms of bacteria, with their ... > full story -
Molecular Techniques Are 'Man's New Best Friend' in Pet Obesity Research
April 11, 2013 — Molecular biology technologies are making the mechanisms underlying the pet obesity epidemic more easily ... > full story -
The Equine 'Adam' Lived Fairly Recently: Close Relationships Among Modern Stallions
April 4, 2013 — The analysis of DNA inherited from a single parent has provided valuable insights into the history of human and animal populations. However, until recently we had insufficient information to be ... > full story -
More Fat, Less Protein Improves Canine Olfactory Abilities
March 27, 2013 — From sniffing out bombs and weapons to uncovering criminal evidence, dogs can help save lives and keep the peace. Now, researchers have uncovered how to improve dogs' smelling skills through diet, by ... > full story -
Pavlov Inverted: Reward Linked to Image Is Enough to Activate Brain's Visual Cortex
March 21, 2013 — Once rhesus monkeys learn to associate a picture with a reward, the reward by itself becomes enough to alter the activity in the monkeys' visual ... > full story -
How Does the Price of Cheese Influence Perceptions of Wolves?
March 20, 2013 — Relationships between humans and wolves are often linked to conflicts with livestock breeding activities. Contrary to a widespread belief among western environmentalists, these conflicts don’t ... > full story
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