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    Researchers reveal why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 15

    Researchers reveal why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable

    A new study reveals key anatomical features that could explain what makes dogs’ faces so appealing to humans.
    Trained sniffer dogs accurately detect airport passengers infected with SARS-CoV-2
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jun 5

    Trained sniffer dogs accurately detect airport passengers infected with SARS-CoV-2

    Trained sniffer dogs can accurately detect airport passengers infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for COVID-19.
    What's in a name? Popularity trends the same for both babies and dogs
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 31

    What's in a name? Popularity trends the same for both babies and dogs

    Examining trends in the popularity of baby names and dog breeds can be a proxy for understanding ecological and evolutionary change.
    How old is your dog in human years? New formula is far more precise
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 30

    How old is your dog in human years? New formula is far more precise

    If there’s one myth that has persisted through the years, it’s this: multiply your dog’s age by seven to calculate how old they are.
    Research reveals why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable
    Joseph Shavit
    • May 18

    Research reveals why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable

    Can’t resist your pup’s adoring expression when he begs for a treat? A new study reveals key anatomical features that could explain why.
    What's your dog's age in human years? New formula is far more accurate
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 30

    What's your dog's age in human years? New formula is far more accurate

    [Apr 29, 2022: Heather Buschman, UC San Diego Health] The formula provides a new “epigenetic clock,” a method for determining the age of a cell, tissue or organism based on a readout of its epigenetics. (CREDIT: Creative Commons) If there’s one myth that has persisted through the years without much evidence, it’s this: multiply your dog’s age by seven to calculate how old they are in “human years.” In other words, the old adage says, a four-year-old dog is similar in physio
    New formula converts your dog's age into human years -- far more accurate
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 14

    New formula converts your dog's age into human years -- far more accurate

    One myth that has persisted through the years is this: multiply your dog’s age by seven to calculate how old they are in human years.
    Study reveals why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable
    Joseph Shavit
    • Apr 6

    Study reveals why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable

    Can’t resist your pup’s adoring face? A new study reveals key anatomical features that could explain what makes dogs’ faces so appealing.
    How old is your dog in human years? New formula is far more accurate
    Joseph Shavit
    • Mar 17

    How old is your dog in human years? New formula is far more accurate

    One myth that has persisted through the years, without much evidence, is to multiply your dog’s age by seven to calculate age in human years
    People pay more attention to ads when they feature dogs and cats
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 28

    People pay more attention to ads when they feature dogs and cats

    Researchers conclude that adding dogs or cats to promotional ads makes people more eager to pursue a goal or product.
    Dogs may lower their owners' risk of disability, study claims
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 24

    Dogs may lower their owners' risk of disability, study claims

    Data shows that seniors who own a dog may be at lower risk of disability than those who have never been dog owners.
    Dogs can recognize their owner by voice alone
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 16

    Dogs can recognize their owner by voice alone

    Dogs can recognize their owner by voice alone, and they make use of some of the same voice properties as humans do.
    Prostate cancer antibody drug shows success in dogs
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 8

    Prostate cancer antibody drug shows success in dogs

    Dogs are proving to be a far better scientific model for study of prostate cancer than mice, the typical animal used in the lab.
    What is your dog’s lifespan? The keys to canine health and longevity.
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 3

    What is your dog’s lifespan? The keys to canine health and longevity.

    How old is your dog in human years? And what factors contribute to a long and healthy life for a dog?
    When should you neuter your dog to avoid health risks?
    Joseph Shavit
    • Feb 2

    When should you neuter your dog to avoid health risks?

    Some dog breeds have higher risk of developing certain cancers and joint disorders if neutered or spayed within their first year of life.
    How old is your dog in human years? New formula is far more accurate than 'multiply by 7'
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 31

    How old is your dog in human years? New formula is far more accurate than 'multiply by 7'

    One myth that has persisted through the years without much evidence, is to multiply your dog’s age by seven to calculate how old they are.
    Dogs can distinguish between languages
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 8

    Dogs can distinguish between languages

    Dog brains can detect speech, and show different activity patterns to a familiar and an unfamiliar language, a new brain imaging study finds
    'Canine Hero' leads police to injured owner after highway wreck
    Joseph Shavit
    • Jan 7

    'Canine Hero' leads police to injured owner after highway wreck

    The dog named Tinsley had a purpose: to take police to the scene of an accident, where two people — including her owner — lay badly injured.
    Is your dog strangely hyperactive or impulsive?  New study shows why
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 17, 2021

    Is your dog strangely hyperactive or impulsive? New study shows why

    Our findings can help to better identify, understand and treat canine hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention.
    This A.I.-powered collar translates your dog’s barks and body language
    Joseph Shavit
    • Oct 5, 2021

    This A.I.-powered collar translates your dog’s barks and body language

    Have you ever wondered what your pet is trying to tell you? This collar may hold the answer.
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