All sperm perform the same basic job: They fertilize egg cells. But in a new study, researchers have figured out
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How a maternal omega-3 deficiency can influence the behavioural development of offspring in animals
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential, necessarily supplied by the diet and indispensable to brain development. Scientists from INRAE and University
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US says airlines can ban emotional-support animals aside from dogs
When pigs CANNOT fly: US may let airlines ban emotional-support animals that fly for free as flight staff rejoices that
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Poll: Pets help older adults cope with health issues, get active and connect with others: For some, time commitment, cost and allergies stand in the way of pet ownership
A curled-up cat, a tail-wagging dog, a chirping parakeet or even a serene goldfish may help older adults cope with
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Mice individuality is influenced by their relations
Individuality is not exclusive to humans. Though this idea was previously rebutted by biologists, today it is accepted that individuality
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Empathetic dogs lend a helping paw: Study shows that dogs that remain calm and show empathy during their owner’s distress help out faster
Many dogs show empathy if their owner is in distress and will also try to help rescue them. This is
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HIV vaccine elicits antibodies in animals that neutralize dozens of HIV strains
An experimental vaccine regimen based on the structure of a vulnerable site on HIV elicited antibodies in mice, guinea pigs
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Optimal age of puppy cuteness optimized
The popular meme proclaiming that all dogs are puppies assumes that humans’ adoration of canines is not conditional on their
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Crocodiles listen to classical music in MRI scanner: Biopsychology
What happens in a crocodile’s brain when it hears complex sounds? An international research team headed by Dr Felix Ströckens
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