UK rabbit owners can recognize pain in their pets, study finds
Rabbits are popular family pets, with around 1.5 million in the UK and it is important that owners can recognize when their animal is in pain, and know when to…
Your dog understands that some words ‘stand for’ objects
It’s no surprise that your dog can learn to sit when you say ‘sit’ and come when called. But a new study has made the unexpected discovery that dogs generally…
Interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentration
Spending quality time with dogs reduces stress and increases the power of brain waves associated with relaxation and concentration, according to a new study.
Dog-killing flatworm discovered in Southern California
Scientists have confirmed that a potentially fatal dog parasite is present in a portion of the Colorado River that runs through California.
Genetic mutation in a quarter of all Labradors hard-wires them for obesity
New research finds around a quarter of Labrador retriever dogs face a double-whammy of feeling hungry all the time and burning fewer calories due to a genetic mutation.
Lab-grown liver organoid to speed up turtle research, making useful traits easier to harness
Researchers developed protocols for growing organoids that mimic a turtle liver, the first organoids developed for a turtle and only the second for any reptile. The discovery will aid deeper…
A new plant’s name that tells a story
A new species and genus of fairy lantern, tiny glass-like white plants that feed on fungi, has been discovered in Japan. In the country renowned for its extensive flora research,…