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.

Two new studies suggest the story of dogs and their relationship with humans is older and more complex than once thought.

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

Animal scientists have found new evidence to suggest that dogs can be neurodivergent, much like their human counterparts.

Dogs have been part of human societies across Eurasia for at least 20,000 years, accompanying us through many social and ...

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

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, ...

Exploring new caves during the Upper Palaeolithic was fraught with danger, which is why one group of ancient humans in Italy ...