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03-28-2024
Dogs can detect humans' stress levels by smelling their breath
Scientists have discovered that specially trained dogs may be able to detect the early signs of an impending PTSD stress flashback by sniffing out specific compounds in a person's breath. This finding could lead to a new way for service dogs to assist individuals struggling with the debilitating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Dogs detect stress levels by sniffing VOCs The research, led by Laura Kiiroja of Dalhousie University and published in Frontiers in Allergy, brought together expertise from Dr. Sherry Stewart's clinical psychology lab and...
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09-03-2021
Bird dispersal controlled by wing shape
Bird dispersal has long been thought to be controlled by...
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09-03-2021
Endangered Indian wolf is one of the world’s most distinct species
According to a new study published in the journal Molecular...
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09-02-2021
The impact of fire on Amazon biodiversity
A new study published in the September 1 issue of...
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09-02-2021
Cavalier King Charles spaniels carry harmful genetic variants
Cavalier King Charles spaniels have an increased number of harmful...
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09-02-2021
Elevation changes affect the speed of evolution
New research from the University of Cambridge modeled how the...
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09-02-2021
Geckos rely on their tails to survive a crash landing
A new study has revealed that geckos use their tails...
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09-02-2021
Fish are literally shrinking in the Hudson Bay
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of...
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09-01-2021
Early ancestor of lizards and snakes discovered in Argentina
A fossil from Argentina has unveiled a missing piece in...
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09-01-2021
Spotted skunk DNA helps identify new species
Spotted skunks are found throughout North America but have not...
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09-01-2021
Can dogs understand the intention behind our actions?
Everyone knows that dogs can be conditioned, or trained, to...
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08-31-2021
Scientists pinpoint the location of biodiversity threats
The Earth faces an ongoing extinction crisis. Understanding the threats...
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08-31-2021
Protruding eyes and snout improve stingray hydrodynamics
Stingrays are unusual among fish in that their bodies are...
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