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Exploring the genetic factors that make golden retrievers more susceptible to cancer than other dog breeds, researchers identified a gene associated with longevity that’s related to a gene that causes cancer cells to grow quickly in humans. The discove… Continue reading Longevity gene in golden retrievers related to human cancer gene
While we’ve seen a number of quadruped “robotic dogs” lately, they all require control motors to maintain their running gait. An experimental new one, however, keeps running on its own once it’s been set in motion.Continue ReadingCategory: Robotics, Te… Continue reading Dog-inspired robot keeps running on its own once started
It’s been estimated that dogs smell up to 10,000 times better than us. That’s in part because they have about 220 million scent receptors, whereas humans have a mere 5 million. But dogs also inhale in short breaths up to 300 times a minute, meaning tha… Continue reading The nose knows: 8 diseases that dogs are good at sniffing out
China’s consumer technology giant Xiaomi has unleashed the second iteration of its robot pooch. The CyberDog 2 looks much less business-like and more like a family companion, comes packed with sensors, and can still do back flips.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Xiaomi lets more pooch-like CyberDog 2 off the leash
Many people seatbelt their dog on car rides, but they don’t want the critter messing up the seats. The Rubicon Dog is designed with just such folks in mind, as it safely secures pooches while containing their loose fur and dirty paws.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Rubicon Dog is a pooch-holding canine booster seat
Chinese company Unitree has opened pre-orders on its second-gen robot dog companion. The Go2 can follow you around at jogging speeds, perform some wild gymnastic feats, and even talk to you through a GPT-enabled system that writes code on the fly.Conti… Continue reading Insanely athletic $1,600 robot dog gets GPT-powered conversation option
Researchers have successfully mapped the dog epigenome, opening the door to an improved understanding of how environmental factors influence their genetic expression, as well as ours.Continue ReadingCategory: Biology, ScienceTags: Epigenetics, Genome, … Continue reading Researchers map dog epigenome for the first time
Reading someone’s facial expressions or body posture is important for understanding their personality, emotions, motivations, or intent. But what about dogs? Can they draw information from faces and bodies like we do? A new study has provided the answe… Continue reading Dogs’ brains perceive faces and bodies just like human brains do
The bond between humans and dogs has existed for thousands of years. Often, the decision to get a Rottweiler over a Chihuahua is made based on personality. A new study has found that while the breed is an important factor, a dog’s personality is determ… Continue reading Dog personality determined by much more than breed, study finds
Although carrying a little dog in your bicycle’s front basket may look kinda cute, it’s definitely not the safest of setups – for the pooch or for you. That’s where the Kvisp comes in, as it’s a bike-mounted carrier designed specifically for dogs.Conti… Continue reading Kvisp carrier is made to get your dog on your bike