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Research on canine cognition, emotion, and aging

4 clusters · 64 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Scientists discover dogs can distinguish human emotions via brain scans

Research into canine cognition continues to highlight the ability of dogs to recognize human behaviors and emotions. Studies from the University of Vienna, the National Autonomous University of Mexico, and Eötvös Loránd

Mosquito attraction & breeding: odors, CO2, heat, color

24 clusters · 79 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Mosquito host preference linked to blood type and skin bacteria

Research since 2026 shows mosquitoes are expanding northward, with recent records in Iceland indicating a broader Arctic shift. While most species are harmless, a minority act as pollinators, visiting orchids and transpo

Neurobiological study of canine emotion recognition

3 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: MRI scans reveal dogs can distinguish nuanced human emotions

Researchers from the University of Vienna, Eötvös Loránd University, and the National Autonomous University of Mexico have published findings in the journal iScience regarding canine cognition. Using functional magnetic

Seasonal summer health risks and trends

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Summer health risks include gastroenteritis, otitis, and insect bites

Summer health trends involve various seasonal risks, including allergic rhinitis and increased susceptibility to insect bites. Research indicates that human skin microbiomes and unique chemical signatures influence how m

Human-canine coevolution research

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Human-canine coevolution: New studies explore the history of dog domestication

Recent scientific research has provided new insights into the evolutionary history and coevolution of humans and dogs. An anatomical analysis of 643 dog and wolf skulls spanning 50,000 years indicates that distinctive c