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DNA Traces Cattle Back to a Small Herd Domesticated Around 10,500 Years Ago
March 27, 2012 — All cattle are descended from as few as 80 animals that were domesticated from wild ox in the Near East some 10,500 years ago, according to a new genetic ... > 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 -
Epstein Barr-Like Virus Infects and May Cause Cancer in Dogs
March 12, 2012 — Best known for causing mononucleosis, or "the kissing disease," the Epstein Barr virus has also been implicated in more serious conditions, including Hodgkin's, non-Hodgkin's and Burkitt's lymphomas. ... > full story -
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Keep Smiling: Collagen Matrix Promotes Gum Healing Around Exposed Roots
March 5, 2012 — Receding gums often result in tooth sensitivity and can lead to decay of the root and persistent inflammation of the gum. New research demonstrates that a novel method using bovine collagen is able ... > full story -
Invasive Plant Protects Australian Lizards from Invasive Toad
February 22, 2012 — An invasive plant may have saved an iconic Australian lizard species from death at the hands of toxic cane toads, according to new research. It's an interesting case of one invasive species preparing ... > full story -
Iconic Marine Mammals Are 'Swimming in Sick Seas' of Terrestrial Pathogens
February 21, 2012 — Parasites and pathogens infecting humans, pets and farm animals are increasingly being detected in marine mammals such as sea otters, porpoises, harbor seals and killer whales along the Pacific coast ... > full story -
Quality of Life of Obese Dogs Improves When They Lose Weight
February 21, 2012 — Researchers have found that overweight dogs that lose weight have an improved quality of life compared to those that ... > full story -
How the Quarter Horse Won the Rodeo
February 17, 2012 — American Quarter Horses are renowned for their speed, agility, and calm disposition. Consequently over four million Quarter Horses are used as working horses on ranches, as show horses or at rodeos. ... > full story -
Most Lethal Known Species of Prion Protein Identified
February 9, 2012 — Scientists have identified a single prion protein that causes neuronal death similar to that seen in "mad cow" disease, but is at least 10 times more lethal than larger prion ... > full story -
Not the Black Sheep of Domestic Animals: Unprecedented in-Depth View of the Genetic History of Sheep
February 7, 2012 — Mapping the ancestry of sheep over the past 11,000 years has revealed that our woolly friends are stars among domestic animals, boasting vast genetic diversity and substantial prospects for continued ... > full story
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