“Almost all other monogamous mammals either live in tight family units of just a breeding pair and their offspring, or in ...

A new study uses sibling genetics to compare monogamy across species. Humans score higher than expected and sit close to ...

Are you thinking of adopting a pair of guinea pigs? Taking on a new pet is a huge commitment, and one of the first things we should consider is lifespan. So, how long do guinea pigs live? You’ll be ...

Researchers at NYU Langone Health reversed the rejection of a transplanted pig kidney, taking first steps toward substituting a human kidney with a genetically modified one.  The November study aimed ...

Modern pet dogs are not just changing on the outside, with ever more specialized shapes and sizes, they are also quietly ...

They are among the most popular pets. Yet, they are often still kept incorrectly. Guinea pigs are sensitive animals with high ...

Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a new suite of statistical methods that dramatically improves ...

Heritage breed pigs promote sustainable agriculture and biodiversity, offering a quality alternative to industrialized meat.

Today’s wolves and dogs share a common ancestor. But a deeper look at their genes reveals that interbreeding since dogs were domesticated 20,000 years ago hasn’t been as rare as scientists assumed.

Scientists have been searching for years for an alternative to human transplants because the donor supply cannot keep up with demand, particularly where kidneys are concerned. More than 90,000 people ...

Doctors at New York University say two new studies show that they are a significant step closer to making kidney transplants from other species a real option in the near future. Scientists have been ...

The ongoing shortage of organs has led researchers to look to alternatives for those in need of transplants. Indeed, only 3% of Americans with late-stage kidney disease receive a transplant each year, ...