Calling all veterinarians: the Dog Aging Project needs you
The most ambitious canine health study in the world is seeking help from veterinary practitioners across the country. The ultimate goal of the Dog Aging…
A new study says human yawns are contagious to dogs but that may not mean what we think it means
If you have a pet dog, you’ve probably seen it happen first-hand: You let out a yawn, and then your dog, looking at you, does…
Sugar ants’ preference for pee may reduce greenhouse gas emissions
An unlikely penchant for pee is putting a common sugar ant on the map, as new research from the University of South Australia shows their…
Primate venom sheds light on why so many people suffer cat allergies
Research into the toxin of the world’s only venomous primate, the slow loris, is shedding light on the potential origins of the allergic qualities of cats.…
Squid brains approach those of dogs
We are closer to understanding the incredible ability of squid to instantly camouflage themselves thanks to research from The University of Queensland. Dr Wen-Sung Chung…
Revolutionary treatment cures beloved family pet
A novel immunotherapy treatment has saved family dog Griffin from a rare type of cancer, thanks to collaborative research at The University of Queensland. The…