Why the top baby names then get less popular

New research documents boom and bust cycles in both popular baby names and dog breeds. It's a handy way to study evolution, says the researcher.

Morgan Sherburne-Michigan • futurity
June 6, 2022 ~7 min

Tests track cognitive decline in dogs

Tests that quantify changes in dogs suspected of having cognitive decline could also be a model for Alzheimer's disease in people.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
May 10, 2022 ~5 min


Most dog breeds are highly inbred

The average inbreeding based on genetic analysis across 227 dog breeds was close to 25%, the equivalent of sharing the same genetic material with a sibling.

Trina Wood-UC Davis • futurity
Dec. 7, 2021 ~6 min

Microwaves and other small noises really stress out your dog

Fireworks and thunderstorms aren't the only noises that can stress out your dog. Common household noises from vacuums and microwaves can, too.

Amy Quinton-UC Davis • futurity
Nov. 10, 2021 ~4 min

Implant eases hip pain for dogs with osteoarthritis

An implant that contains cartilage derived from stem cells eases pain and restores function in dogs with moderate osteoarthritis. Can it work for people?

Laura Oleniacz - NC State • futurity
Sept. 17, 2021 ~7 min

Glioblastoma drug for dogs may work for people

A glioblastoma treatment for dogs could be useful in treating the aggressive brain cancer in humans, a new study shows.

Jennifer Gauntt - Texas A&M • futurity
Sept. 1, 2021 ~5 min

How to protect your dog from kennel cough

With increased cases of kennel cough in several states, an expert explains what it is, how to keep your dog safe, and what to do if your pet shows symptoms.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
Aug. 30, 2021 ~6 min

Dog coat patterns hold clues to their wolf ancestors

Dogs share one of their coat patterns, dominant yellow, with arctic white wolves, research finds.

Andy Fell-UC Davis • futurity
Aug. 13, 2021 ~5 min


Dog, wolf, or coyote? Just a little DNA can determine

Forensics specialists could use a commercially available assay to determine if a sample comes from dog, wolf, or coyote.

Tracey Reeves-JHU • futurity
July 21, 2021 ~5 min

Back to work? Here’s how to help your dog cope

Millions of people returning to the workplace means millions of dogs left home alone. "This is something that's a big deal for a dog..."

Duke University • futurity
July 20, 2021 ~5 min

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