Animal Research

Cats with dementia reveal new clues about Alzheimer’s disease in humans

A new study finds cats with dementia share brain changes with Alzheimer’s, offering hope for better human and pet treatments.

‘Cyborg Jellyfish’ could transform ocean research, study finds Joshua Shavit

Rare grasshopper species rediscovered after being lost for over 40 years Joshua Shavit

Why gorilla friendships can be a blessing — or a curse Joshua Shavit

What your cat’s genes can reveal about its purr and personality Rebecca Shavit

Scientists solve the mystery of bat echolocation Rebecca Shavit

Zebrafish could help scientists fully restore human vision loss Rebecca Shavit

Fish guts could be the future of skin care products Rebecca Shavit

500 million-year-old fossil reveals evolution of early nervous systems Joshua Shavit

Newly discovered giant sea bug named after Darth Vader Rebecca Shavit

Scientists solve the mystery of what killed off prehistoric kangaroos Rebecca Shavit

Why saber-toothed predators evolved their razer-sharp teeth Rebecca Shavit

Whales can live substantially longer than humans Joshua Shavit

First-ever ‘grumpy’ fish species discovered in the Red Sea Rebecca Shavit

Scientists are toilet-training cows to save the planet Joseph Shavit

Move over moose, surprising study reveals the ‘most Canadian’ animals Rebecca Shavit

Scientists discover new species of ancient crocodile – from 135 million years ago Joshua Shavit