Man's best friend, in this case a male poodle, is genetically more similar to humans than is the mouse, a more commonly used laboratory animal, according to researchers who have completed the first ...

Researchers have successfully mapped the dog epigenome, opening the door to an improved understanding of how environmental factors influence their genetic expression, as well as ours. Epigenetics is ...

Dogs are falling sick with a mystery illness across the United States, with cases being recorded in at least 11 states, according to reports. Health officials have confirmed instances of the ...