Tag: dogs
under the microscope
FDA says life-extension drug for dogs has a reasonable expectation of effectiveness.
“The company hasn’t yet shown that its drug actually extends lifespan, but the FDA decision signals the agency’s confidence in Loyal’s approach, and the drug will soon be tested in a bigger trial.” ~ learn more
fun facts
Why do dogs tilt their heads to one side?
“The endearing behavior is well-known, but few researchers have investigated the reasons why dogs tilt their heads. A recent study offers some clues.” ~ learn more
tech, startups, internet
Silicon Valley wants dogs to live longer so humans can, too.
“[Startup company] Loyal is holding out the possibility of eventually expanding its business to humans. In the meantime, [founder Celine] Halioua is happy not to be working only with mice. “We have extended the life spans of mice hundreds of times,” […]
to your health
Dogs trained to detect COVID-19 in saliva samples
“Researchers in Germany have trained dogs to detect COVID-19 infections from saliva samples. After only one week of training, the dogs were able to detect the presence of the infection with a 94% accuracy rate.” | learn more
fun facts
Rich New Yorkers are paying pro dog hikers to take pets to the country.
No judgement here – I might do it too if I were in the same position. “Call them coddling or overindulgent, but affluent dog owners like the Carillos have given rise to newfangled services like My Dog Hikes and Kristi’s […]
fun facts
Wild dogs count sneezes to vote.
“A new paper in the journal Proceedings of Royal Society B reveals that when wild dogs in Botswana sneeze, they aren’t merely clearing their nasal passages. They are actually voting on whether to go hunting, and some dogs are especially […]