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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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07-28-2020
Notorious grape vine pest may soon be a problem of the past 
A breakthrough study from UC Riverside has exposed the genetic...
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04-09-2020
Oxpeckers alert black rhinos to the presence of humans
Red-billed oxpeckers protect black rhinos by calling out an alarm...
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04-08-2020
Ancient ostrich egg trade was surprisingly complex
Experts are unraveling the mystery surrounding the ancient trade of...
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04-07-2020
Innovative birds have an evolutionary advantage
Birds with innovative foraging strategies have a better chance of...
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04-06-2020
Ocean acidification impairs shrimp’s ability to change sex
A team of researchers from the Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn...
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03-31-2020
Female mammals live longer than males in the wild
Female mammals live longer than males in the wild. A...
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03-31-2020
Marine species are shifting away from the equator
Marine species are moving away from the equator in response...
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03-30-2020
Humans have changed the brain structure of dogs
In a new study published by the Society for Neuroscience,...
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03-24-2020
Brazilian river dolphins offer insight into marine mammal communication
A new study from the University of Vermont has revealed...
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03-21-2020
These songbirds teach their children how to perform duets
Researchers from the University of Miami and St. Andrews University have...
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03-18-2020
Spiritual beliefs about animals can help or hurt conservation
Researchers from the University of Leeds and Cardiff University have...
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03-16-2020
Dinosaurs had DNA that provided a “blueprint” for success
Dinosaurs had DNA that provided a “blueprint” for success. Dinosaurs...
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