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.
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…
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.
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.
Understanding the immune response to a persistent pathogen
Researchers show that the immune system can recognize and control the latent stage of the parasite Toxoplasma gondii, a finding that can inform the study of latency in other infections…
Park entrances may be hotspots for infective dog roundworm eggs
In an analysis of soil samples from twelve parks in Dublin, Ireland, park entrances were more heavily contaminated with infective roundworm eggs than any other tested park location.
Wolves make a rapid recovery in Europe
Wolf populations in Europe increased by nearly 60 percent in a decade, according to a new study.
Universal RNA barcoding system for tracking gene transfer in bacteria
In the microscopic world of bacteria, gene transfer is a powerful mechanism that can alter cellular function, drive antibiotic resistance and even shape entire ecosystems. Now an interdisciplinary group of…
Early signs of GI disease risk in dogs
Researchers have discovered signs that can be used to identify dogs with a high risk of gastrointestinal disease — which causes more than 10% of all new visits to a…