"If it has not already done so, we also request NIH adopt a policy prohibiting new and existing projects from using NIH funds ...

Given that bonobos are endangered in their home of the Democratic Republic of Congo, he added, “My hope is that that kind of ...

The current gold standard for judging canine character involves tests like the “Wesen test” (German for “character” or ...

Dogs who scored well on the Wesen test, which is used to analyze a dog's temperament, tended to have lower levels of cortisol, often called the "stress hormone," and higher levels of serotonin, often ...

“Our study shows that physiological concentrations of hormones and neurotransmitters can serve as biomarkers of canine temperament,” the team writes. “These results could help identify dogs suited for ...

Beagles rally for adoption bill in Indiana Statehouse. House Bill 1203 would require research labs to offer dogs and cats for ...

Dogs who scored well on the Wesen test, which is used to analyze a dog’s temperament, tended to have lower levels of cortisol ...

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While the latest UK Government report into animal testing was keen to highlight a (very slight) decrease from 2.67 million ...

Thousands of dogs rescued from a Virginia breeding facility have found new homes in Kentucky, inspiring new legislation to ensure dogs like them get a second chance at life.

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