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Men Can Rest Easy: Sex Chromosomes Are Here to Stay
May 8, 2012 — Fears that sex-linked chromosomes, such as the male Y chromosome, are doomed to extinction have been refuted in a new genetic study which examines the sex chromosomes of ... > full story -
What Is Your Dog Thinking? Brain Scans Unleash Canine Secrets
May 4, 2012 — Researchers have developed a new methodology to scan the brains of alert dogs and explore the minds of the oldest domesticated species. The technique uses harmless functional magnetic resonance ... > full story -
Jurassic Pain: Giant 'Flea-Like' Insects Plagued Dinosaurs 165 Million Years Ago
May 1, 2012 — It takes a gutsy insect to sneak up on a huge dinosaur while it sleeps, crawl onto its soft underbelly and give it a bite that might have felt like a needle going in -- but giant "flea-like" animals, ... > full story -
Scientists Confirm Limited Genetic Diversity in the Extinct Tasmanian Tiger
April 18, 2012 — Scientists have confirmed the unique Tasmanian tiger or thylacine had limited genetic diversity prior to its ... > full storyMore: -
Deadly Cat Disease: Effective Treatment for Bobcat Fever
April 18, 2012 — University of Missouri veterinarian Leah Cohn, a small animal disease expert, and Adam Birkenheuer from North Carolina State University, have found an effective treatment for "bobcat fever" which is ... > full story -
With Age Comes Greater Success Among Hunting Dogs
April 16, 2012 — In conducting research on hunting dogs in lowland Nicaragua, researchers have found that older and male dogs seem to enjoy better success rates than do younger and female dogs. Also, dogs are more ... > full story -
Too Dog Tired to Avoid Danger: Like Humans, Dogs Engage in Riskier Behaviors When Their Self-Control Is Depleted
April 2, 2012 — Like humans, dogs engage in riskier behaviors when their self-control is ... > full story -
Benefits of Taking Your Dog to Work May Not Be Far-Fetched
March 30, 2012 — Man’s best friend may make a positive difference in the workplace by reducing stress and making the job more satisfying for other employees, according to a new ... > full story -
A Number of Environmental Factors Can Affect the Incidence of Hip Dysplasia in Dogs
March 26, 2012 — Hip dysplasia (HD) in dogs is affected to a larger degree than previously believed by the environment in which puppies grow up. It is particularly during the period from birth to three months that ... > full story -
New Epilepsy Gene Located in Dogs
March 23, 2012 — A new epilepsy gene for idiopathic epilepsy in Belgian Shepherds has been found in the canine chromosome 37. This research opens new avenues for the understanding of the genetic background of the ... > full story
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