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Research suggests a way to identify animals at risk of blood clots

A common diagnostic tool often used to identify patients at risk of bleeding may also be used to identify those predisposed to clot excessively, new findings from a retrospective study has found. View the source article

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May 19, 2016

New insights into human rare disorders with dogs

Three novel canine genes for Caffey, Raine and van den Ende-Gupta syndromes have been discovered by investigators. Research reveals close similarities of the canine models of human rare disorders and highlights the potential of comparative research approach for the development of rare disease diagnostics and treatments. Gene discoveries will benefit also veterinary diagnostics and breeding programs. View the source article

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May 17, 2016

A shaggy dog story: The contagious cancer that conquered the world

A contagious form of cancer that can spread between dogs during mating has highlighted the extent to which dogs accompanied human travelers throughout our seafaring history. But the tumors also provide surprising insights into how cancers evolve by 'stealing' DNA from their host. View the source article

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May 17, 2016

Second gene modifies effect of mutation in a dog model of ALS

Canine Degenerative Myelopathy (DM) is a neurodegenerative disease in dogs with similarities to ALS in humans. Scientists have discovered a modifier gene that affects the risk of developing DM in Pembroke Welsh Corgis (PWC). View the source article

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May 16, 2016

Animal training techniques teach robots new tricks

Researchers are using ideas from animal training to help non-expert users teach robots how to do desired tasks. View the source article

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May 16, 2016

Rare human disease found in dogs

A rare, severe form of pulmonary hypertension, which up until now, has only been classified as a human lung disease, has also been discovered in dogs according to an American study. View the source article

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May 12, 2016

Study of glioma susceptibility in dogs may yield insights for humans

A new study of the genetic factors underlying glioma formation in dogs may hold clues to how these common and often untreatable tumors form in humans. The genome study, which was conducted across 25 dog breeds, identified three genes associated with the tumor. View the source article

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May 12, 2016

Wolf pups more likely to play on equal terms with similarly aged partners

Wolf puppy play behaviors may be influenced by their play partner's age, according to a new study. View the source article

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May 11, 2016

Fossil dog: New species roamed eastern North America 12 million years ago

A doctoral student at the University of Pennsylvania has identified a new species of fossil dog. The specimen, found in Maryland, would have roamed the coast of eastern North America approximately 12 million years ago, at a time when massive sharks like megalodon swam in the oceans. View the source article

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May 11, 2016

Why 'sharks get cancer, mole rats don't'

A new book by a radiation oncologist explores how animals can help us understand how the immune system can be used to fight cancer. View the source article

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May 6, 2016

Why Labrador retrievers are more interested in food than other breeds

Dog owners tell their vets that Labrador retrievers are always interested in food, and new work shows there might be a biological truth to the claim. A study links a gene alteration specifically found in Labs to greater food-motivated behavior, describing the first gene associated with canine obesity. The variation also occurs more frequently in Labradors chosen as assistance dogs, and might explain why these canines seem more trainable with food rewards. View the source article

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May 3, 2016

New tech uses hardware, software to train dogs more efficiently

Researchers have developed and used a customized suite of technologies that allows a computer to train a dog autonomously, with the computer effectively responding to the dog based on the dog's body language View the source article

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May 2, 2016

Hunting wolves near Denali, Yellowstone cuts wolf sightings in half

Visitors to Denali National Park and Preserve and Yellowstone National Park were twice as likely to see a wolf when hunting wasn't permitted adjacent to the parks, a new study finds. View the source article

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April 28, 2016

Analysis of dog genome will provide insight into human disease

An important model in studying human disease, the non-coding RNA of the canine genome is an essential starting point for evolutionary and biomedical studies, according to a new study. View the source article

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April 27, 2016

Changes in 'microbiome' during canine atopic dermatitis could lead to antibiotic-free therapies for human, canine disease

How atopic dermatitis (AD) arises isn't yet fully understood, but a new study has uncovered important insights about the association of AD in dogs compared to humans. View the source article

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April 25, 2016

Critically endangered and ancient Himalayan wolf needs global conservation attention

Although the Himalayan wolf is visibly distinct from its European cousin, its current distribution has mostly been a matter of assumption, rather than evident truth. Being the most ancient wolf lineage, known to science, its status has been assigned as Critically Endangered. Now, an international research team report the wolf from Nepal's largest protected area, thus proving its existence in the region. View the source article

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April 25, 2016

Senior adults can see health benefits from dog ownership

Among adults 60 years of age or more, walking is the most common form of leisure-time physical activity because it is self-paced, low impact and does not require equipment. Researchers have determined that older adults who also are pet owners benefit from the bonds they form with their canine companions. View the source article

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April 20, 2016

30 years after Chernobyl, camera study reveals wildlife abundance in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

While humans are now scarce in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, continued studies--including a just-published camera study--validate findings that wildlife populations are abundant at the site. The camera study is the first remote-camera scent-station survey conducted within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone, or CEZ. View the source article

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April 18, 2016

Surface mutation lets canine parvovirus jump to other species

A key mutation in the protein shell of canine parvovirus -- a single amino acid substitution -- plays a major role in the virus' ability to infect hosts of different species. View the source article

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April 14, 2016

Top predators play an important role in human-dominated ecosystems

Also in human-dominated landscapes large carnivores such as brown bears or wolves -- so-called top predators -- play a crucial role in the regulation of wildlife populations. The study is one of few that examine the impact of human activities on natural predator-prey relationships of wild animals and the regulation of wildlife populations. View the source article

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April 11, 2016

Crab shell signaling helps control the many faces of cholera, study shows

A new study of more than 50 samples of Vibrio cholerae isolated from both patients and the environment demonstrates the diversity and resourcefulness of the organism. View the source article

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April 6, 2016

Canine influenza transmitted to cats in Midwestern shelter

It may be called canine influenza, but an expert has confirmed that the virus that sickened a large number of dogs in the Midwest last year has now infected a group of cats in the region. View the source article

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April 1, 2016

Scientists cross-breed to improve head shape in toy dogs predisposed to a painful disorder

New research shows it is possible to prevent Chiari malformation in toy dogs by cross breeding. Chiari malformation is found in toy dogs and affects 1 in 1,280 humans. Researchers say findings give insight into the inheritance of Chiari malformation and should be used in new breeding guidelines. View the source article

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March 23, 2016

Pit bull label may triple length of stay in dog shelters

Dogs labeled as 'pit bulls' may wait three times as long to be adopted from shelters than differently labeled lookalikes, new research demonstrates. View the source article

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March 23, 2016

'Burnt Hot Dog' sea cucumbers raise red flags for threatened global fisheries

'Burnt Hot Dog' sea cucumbers take center stage in a new genetic study that digs into their valued spot in marine ecosystems across Japan's Okinawa Island as well as their extreme vulnerability to environmental stress and over-fishing. A team of researchers says their study's findings are an urgent call for increased fisheries management and protections for ecologically important sea cucumbers worldwide. View the source article

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March 22, 2016

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Entries in this blog

Research suggests a way to identify animals at risk of blood clots

New insights into human rare disorders with dogs

A shaggy dog story: The contagious cancer that conquered the world

Second gene modifies effect of mutation in a dog model of ALS

Animal training techniques teach robots new tricks

Rare human disease found in dogs

Study of glioma susceptibility in dogs may yield insights for humans

Wolf pups more likely to play on equal terms with similarly aged partners

Fossil dog: New species roamed eastern North America 12 million years ago

Why 'sharks get cancer, mole rats don't'

Why Labrador retrievers are more interested in food than other breeds

New tech uses hardware, software to train dogs more efficiently

Hunting wolves near Denali, Yellowstone cuts wolf sightings in half

Analysis of dog genome will provide insight into human disease

Changes in 'microbiome' during canine atopic dermatitis could lead to antibiotic-free therapies for human, canine disease

Critically endangered and ancient Himalayan wolf needs global conservation attention

Senior adults can see health benefits from dog ownership

30 years after Chernobyl, camera study reveals wildlife abundance in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

Surface mutation lets canine parvovirus jump to other species

Top predators play an important role in human-dominated ecosystems

Crab shell signaling helps control the many faces of cholera, study shows

Canine influenza transmitted to cats in Midwestern shelter

Scientists cross-breed to improve head shape in toy dogs predisposed to a painful disorder

Pit bull label may triple length of stay in dog shelters

'Burnt Hot Dog' sea cucumbers raise red flags for threatened global fisheries

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