Evolution of pugs and Persians converges on cuteness
Through intensive breeding, humans have pushed breeds such as pug dogs and Persian cats to evolve with very similar skulls and ‘smushed’ faces, so they’re more similar to each other…
Evolution of pugs and Persians converges on cuteness
Through intensive breeding, humans have pushed breeds such as pug dogs and Persian cats to evolve with very similar skulls and ‘smushed’ faces, so they’re more similar to each other…
Evidence of potential bed bug insecticide resistance in gene mutation
Urban entomologists have discovered a gene mutation that could contribute to bed bug insecticide resistance.
Evidence of potential bed bug insecticide resistance in gene mutation
Urban entomologists have discovered a gene mutation that could contribute to bed bug insecticide resistance.
Primate mothers display different bereavement response to humans
Macaque mothers experience a short period of physical restlessness after the death of an infant, but do not show typical human signs of grief, such as lethargy and appetite loss,…
Dogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans
Dogs could help predict valley fever spread in humans. A new study finds a strong correlation between occurrence of dog and human disease.
Man’s best friend may be nature’s worst enemy, study on pet dogs suggests
New research into the overlooked environmental impact of pet dogs has found far-reaching negative effects on wildlife, ecosystems and climate.
Do ‘optimistic’ versus ‘pessimistic’ medical detection dogs perform differently?
A new, exploratory study has revealed statistical links between the performance of medical detection dogs and their scores on behavioral and affective tests, finding that more ‘optimistic’ dogs tended to…
Microplastics detected in cat placentas and fetuses during early pregnancy
In a small study of eight cats at early stages of pregnancy, researchers detected 19 different kinds of microplastic particles in fetuses from two cats and in the placentas of…
New insight into factors associated with a common disease among dogs and humans
For dogs housed at Texas kennels, age and fecal score are important factors for screening for subclinical Giardia infections.