Surprising differences in breed performance in a simple olfactory task Border collies, a herding breed, reached higher success levels than some hunting breeds, like golden retrievers, Hungarian and German vizslas. Surprising differences in breed performance in a simple olfactory task Border collies, a herding breed, reached higher success levels than some hunting breeds, like golden retrievers, Hungarian and German vizslas.
How can your houseplant survive up to a month and a half without watering? The leaves of the ornamental never never plant can store water efficiently for up to 45 days thanks to their water-storing cell layers, and thus maintain... How can your houseplant survive up to a month and a half without watering? The leaves of the ornamental never never plant can store water efficiently for up to 45 days thanks to their water-storing cell layers, and thus maintain...
Why you should (not) get a dog: the pros and cons of dog ownership Are dogs really the key to better health and a happier life? In this new study, dog owners were invited to describe the biggest benefits and challenges... Why you should (not) get a dog: the pros and cons of dog ownership Are dogs really the key to better health and a happier life? In this new study, dog owners were invited to describe the biggest benefits and challenges...
Dogs can recognize familiar speakers A kutyák tudják, hogy kinek a hangját hallják! Eredményeink elsőként igazolták, hogy a kutyák képesek az emberek hangalapú egyedfelismerésére. Dogs can recognize familiar speakers A kutyák tudják, hogy kinek a hangját hallják! Eredményeink elsőként igazolták, hogy a kutyák képesek az emberek hangalapú egyedfelismerésére.
New study reveals dogs prefer texture over shape when identifying objects These results highlight dogs’ reliance on different sensory modalities, similar to humans only to some extent, when identifying and generalizing objects. New study reveals dogs prefer texture over shape when identifying objects These results highlight dogs’ reliance on different sensory modalities, similar to humans only to some extent, when identifying and generalizing objects.
Guardian, kids, or companions? What do dogs mean to us today Whether seen as friends, family members, children or guardians, these roles affect the way dogs are cared for, suggesting shifting dynamics in human-animal... Guardian, kids, or companions? What do dogs mean to us today Whether seen as friends, family members, children or guardians, these roles affect the way dogs are cared for, suggesting shifting dynamics in human-animal...
The complex social life of rats uncovered with potential implications for... The discovery not only deepens our understanding of rat social structures but also implies important lessons for developing psychiatric medications. The complex social life of rats uncovered with potential implications for... The discovery not only deepens our understanding of rat social structures but also implies important lessons for developing psychiatric medications.
Exploring ethorobotics How animal behaviour research is helping to shape the social robots of the future Exploring ethorobotics How animal behaviour research is helping to shape the social robots of the future
Discovery of a hidden epigenetic clock in mitochondria reveals a 'Lifespan... Building on their pioneering work on epigenetics of aging and transposable elements, our researchers have made breakthrough in understanding the molecular... Discovery of a hidden epigenetic clock in mitochondria reveals a 'Lifespan... Building on their pioneering work on epigenetics of aging and transposable elements, our researchers have made breakthrough in understanding the molecular...
Chromatin structure plays a key role in canine social behavior evolution Chromatin's spatial structure has a significant role in the evolution of social behavior. Chromatin structure plays a key role in canine social behavior evolution Chromatin's spatial structure has a significant role in the evolution of social behavior.
TWO NEW ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS The Institute of Biology at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University aims to strengthen its research effort for maintaining its leading position in Hungary. TWO NEW ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS The Institute of Biology at ELTE Eötvös Loránd University aims to strengthen its research effort for maintaining its leading position in Hungary.