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Insects Trained In Quest For Artificial Nose
October 2, 2008 — Researchers have discovered that when training insects, the process of building associations is not a simple matter of strengthening connections through reinforcement. Understanding how associations ... > full story -
Mysterious Snippets Of DNA Withstand Eons Of Evolution
October 1, 2008 — Small stretches of seemingly useless DNA harbor a big secret, say researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine. There's one problem: We don't know what it is. Although individual ... > full story -
'Artificial Nose' Progress: Engineers Mass-Produce Smell Receptors
September 29, 2008 — Biological engineers have found a way to mass-produce smell receptors in the laboratory, an advance that paves the way for "artificial noses" to be created and used in a variety of ... > full story -
Ultra-Endurance Competitors: Lessons From Sled Dogs In The Iditarod
September 25, 2008 — Racing sled dogs are best known for their "mushing" each March during the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, the world's longest sled race. They are the premier ultra-endurance competitors, covering 1,100 ... > full story -
Helping Dogs With Cancer May Benefit People
September 23, 2008 — A new study may one day help not only our canine friends with cancer, but also people with the human form of the ... > full story -
Is The Salad Bar Safe? Produce Concerns Linger After Summer Scares
September 22, 2008 — Widespread reports had most people afraid to eat tomatoes this summer and when tomatoes were vindicated, eating peppers became a fear. A food safety expert says there is only so much that can be done ... > full story -
Gene Linked To Common Ailment In Labrador Retrievers Identified
September 21, 2008 — Researchers have identified a gene in Labrador retriever dogs highly associated with the syndrome of exercise-induced ... > full story -
Road Crossing Structures Important In Reduction Of Animal Mortality On Roads
September 17, 2008 — Spanish highways are increasingly incorporating walkways specially designed for wild animals, or mixed use structures designed for other purposes, which connect wildlife from one side of the road to ... > full story -
Dogs And Cats Can Live In Perfect Harmony In The Home, If Introduced The Right Way
September 8, 2008 — Thinking about adopting a perky little puppy as a friend for your fluffy cat, but worried that they'll fight -- well, like cats and dogs? Think again. New research has found a new recipe for ... > full story -
Can Science Improve Man's Best Friend?
September 4, 2008 — While animal buyers often look closely at physical characteristics, behavioral traits can make the difference between a dog becoming a much loved and pampered family member, or a mistreated or ... > full story
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