FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·November 7, 2019Dog ownership reduces lonelinessEvidence suggests new dog owners experience a reduction in negative mood and feelings of loneliness. Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·July 15, 2019Study demonstrates stress reduction benefits from petting dogs and catsCortisol levels associated with stress are reduced after interacting with cats and dogs, researchers report. Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·April 9, 2019Animal-assisted therapy improves social behavior in patients with brain injuriesAnimal-assisted therapy improves social behaviors and reduces negative emotions in those with TBI. The findings report those with brain injuries exposed to AAT experienced higher social engagement, satisfaction and motivation following therapy sessions. Read More
artificial intelligencedeep learningFeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience VideosOpen Neuroscience Articles·April 30, 2018An AI For Deciphering What Animals Do All DayResearchers adapt the popular 'bag of words' algorithm to tack every move of a Hydra. Read More
FeaturedGeneticsPsychology·July 19, 2017A Common Underlying Genetic Basis for Social Behavior in Dogs and HumansPrinceton researchers discover a genetic basis for hyper-social behavior in people and dogs. Read More
FeaturedOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·January 19, 2016Emotion Matters: Dogs View Facial Expressions DifferentlyResearchers report on how the social gazing behavior of dogs resembles that of humans. Read More
FeaturedPsychology·December 8, 2015Dogs Have A Conscience TooA new study reports animals may be more self aware than we previously thought. Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience VideosPsychology·July 22, 2015Right Amount of Stress Depends on Disposition for People and PetsA new study reports a little extra stress and stimulation makes excitable dogs crack under pressure, while more mellow animals get an edge. Read More
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