Researchers sequenced and analyzed the genomes of 17 ancient dogs from Siberia, East Asia, and the Central Asian Steppe. Moreover, the analysis covered a large stretch of time, with specimens between ...

The human-dog bond supports emotional, physical, and social health by reducing stress, improving heart and immune function, ...

Analyses of fossils and ancient genomics reveal how early human populations bred less wolf-like companions, and might have ...

New research shows dogs traveled with humans for 11,000 years, revealing early diversity and deep ties between the species.

In two newly published studies, researchers at the Department of Ethology, Eötvös Loránd University (Hungary) investigated ...

A new study of ancient dog DNA shows that people and dogs traveled together across Eurasia for at least 10,000 years.

From village dogs to toy poodles to mastiffs, dogs come in an astonishing array of shapes, colors and sizes. Today there are ...

Both the Northeast Asian ancestry in Chinese dogs and the Western ancestry in steppe dogs mirror human migrations. Neolithic steppe dogs can be traced to Eastern European hunter-gatherers, while the ...

Recent analysis of ancient DNA has unveiled a profound bond between humans and dogs, tracing back at least 10,000 years. This partnership is evident in the shared migratory patterns across Eurasia, ...

Your furry friend's personality is a key factor for a harmonious life with people. In fact, there are some dog breeds that form much stronger bonds with humans than with other dogs. That's right!

Impulsive behaviour in dogs is also linked to low levels of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine. Serotonin is ...