The same biological signals that help predict lifespan in humans also appear in dogs, according to new research from the Dog Aging Project—a finding that could help scientists better understand aging ...

Anthropologists seeking to understand human evolution often include primates such as chimps or apes in their studies. But a ...

Dogs and humans may have more in common when it comes to aging than scientists realized. Researchers with the Dog Aging Project found that patterns of small molecules in dogs’ blood were linked to ...

Sure, you can still buy sacks of bog-standard kibble. And before the invention of commercial pet food, who can even guess ...

Dogs have been shaping—and being shaped by—humans for about 15,000 years, evolving from early partners of hunter-gatherers into an astonishing range of specialized companions. Across the globe, they ...

Dogs often tilt their heads when humans speak, but the behaviour may have several explanations. From listening carefully and recognising familiar words to reading facial expressions and seeking ...

When a new (human) baby arrives, pet owners often wonder how their furry friends will react. Do dogs realize this constantly crying creature is a tiny, helpless human lacking in adult intelligence or ...

How dogs see the world is based on the structure of their eyes. Dogs are dichromats, meaning they only have two color-processing cones, while humans have three. Dogs can see colors, including yellows ...