Breakthrough cancer therapy extends lives of terminally ill dogs
Dogs are humans’ best friends and it is always distressing for dog owners when their beloved pets contract terminal illnesses.
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Joseph Shavit
- Jan 19
New formula more accurately converts your dog's age into human years
Researchers at University of California San Diego created a formula that more accurately compares the ages of humans and dogs.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 23, 2022
New formula more accurately converts the your dog's age into human years
Researchers at University of California San Diego created a formula that more accurately compares the ages of humans and dogs.
Joseph Shavit
- Dec 10, 2022
Research reveals why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable
Dogs are unique from other mammals in their reciprocated bond with humans which can be demonstrated though mutual gaze.
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 13, 2022
Man's best friend is helping researchers develop gel treatment for childhood cancer
New research using pet dogs could pave the way for a new immunotherapy treatment for one of the most common childhood cancers, Sarcoma.
Joseph Shavit
- Oct 10, 2022
Stress has an odor and dogs can smell it
Dogs can smell stress from human sweat and breath, a new study by Queen’s University Belfast researchers has found.
Joseph Shavit
- Sep 17, 2022
New study reveals why puppy-dog eyes are so irresistable
Dogs are unique from other mammals in their reciprocated bond with humans which can be demonstrated though mutual gaze.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 24, 2022
Dogs cry more when reunited with their owners
Dogs and humans clearly have a special bond. But do dogs, like humans, produce more tears at times when they are flooded with emotion?
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 11, 2022
Hearing loss in dogs associated with dementia
A new study from North Carolina State University explores the connection between hearing loss and dementia in geriatric dogs.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 15, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Jun 4, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- May 30, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- May 17, 2022
Robot dog may get to go to the moon
The robotic explorer GLIMPSE, created at ETH Zurich has made it into the final round of a competition for prospecting resources in space.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 28, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 24, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 16, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 8, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 3, 2022
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?
Joseph Shavit
- Feb 2, 2022
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.
Joseph Shavit
- Jan 8, 2022
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
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