A gene that is important for human hearing could determine whether a dog’s ears are pendulous like a basset hound’s or stubby ...
In the beginning, there was only Tasha. Twenty years ago, the purebred boxer became the first domestic dog to have her genome ...
Following my May 2022 post about Elinor Karlsson’s Science article on the genetic survey of dogs through the Darwin’s Ark project, and its conclusion that a dog’s breed does not predict its behavior, ...
Ever see a basset hound and find yourself wanting to (gently) grab its long, floppy ears and give them a little waggle? The ...
In the beginning, there was only Tasha. Twenty years ago, the purebred boxer became the first domestic dog to have her genome sequenced, ushering in a new era in canine genetics. "Once that happened, ...
The study comes from a company that uses genetic information and AI to find biologic cancer treatments. This company has ambitions to use this tech to speed up cancer research. We share a lot with our ...
There is a good chance that many of you watching right now have a dog somewhere nearby. But what do you actually know about where dogs come from? You're probably aware they evolved from wolves..but ...
Certain dogs carry a genetic mutation that not only heightens their love for food but also results in a lower calorie-burning rate, making them “hardwired” for obesity. The Labrador retriever has been ...
In the shadow of Reactor 4, where the 1986 Chernobyl explosion unleashed history's worst nuclear catastrophe, hundreds of stray dogs have thrived amid lethal radiation. Evacuating 350,000 people and ...