Researchers from Eötvös Loránd University have created a more efficient method for producing catalysts, which can speed up chemical transformations and reduce environmental impact. This breakthrough could lead to faster drug development and improved pesticide production.
A study found that dogs can distinguish their owner's voice from many others, using specific voice properties like pitch and noisiness. In the experiment, dogs successfully identified their owners in 82% of cases, suggesting they use some of the same voice analysis mechanisms as humans.
Researchers at Eötvös Loránd University have identified the molecular mechanism behind an important form of RNA modification, which can lead to genetic disorders. The discovery could pave the way for targeted RNA modifications and gene therapies.
Researchers found that dogs with more extroverted, conscientious, and open personalities tend to rank higher in the hierarchy, while friendlier dogs tend to rank lower. Older dogs also dominate in multi-dog households. The study used a large-scale online questionnaire to analyze the personality traits of over 1,000 dogs.
A new study by researchers from Eötvös Loránd University found that dog brains can differentiate between two languages, with distinct activity patterns in primary and secondary auditory cortices. The study used brain imaging to compare dogs' responses to speech and non-speech stimuli in Spanish and Hungarian.
A new study by Hungarian researchers finds that dogs use complex computations and brain regions similar to humans to learn word boundaries in speech. Dogs can recognize syllable patterning, such as frequent words with consistent syllables, and use this information to extract words from continuous speech.
Researchers developed a new NMR spectroscopic method to map IDP function more easily, fast, and accurately. The method sheds light on mechanisms of diseases like Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and type 2 diabetes.
Researchers studied head tilting in dogs that could learn toy names and found a relationship between head tilts and processing relevant stimuli. Consistent side tilts were observed for each individual dog over time.
A new study reveals that some gifted dogs can learn up to 12 new toy names in just one week and remember them for at least two months. The researchers tested these talented dogs as part of the Genius Dog Challenge, a series of live broadcasted experiments.
Researchers at Eötvös Loránd University discovered that dogs exhibit attachment behaviors similar to human infants, responding positively to their owner's speech. The study found that the reward center of a dog's brain is more sensitive to its owner's voice compared to a familiar person's praise.
Research found a strong correlation between Aβ42 peptide levels in companion dog brains and cognitive decline, supporting the use of dogs as models for Alzheimer's disease. The study's results demonstrate the potential of canine cognitive dysfunction as a tool for understanding human aging and age-related diseases.
A new study published in Scientific Reports found that a handful of dogs learn multiple toy names effortlessly, despite struggling with object labels. The research suggests that talent in a specific field may not be exclusively human, with gifted word learner dogs displaying exceptional learning capacity.
The Hungarian Canine Brain and Tissue Bank (CBTB) has made significant contributions to aging research by providing biological materials from pet dogs. Researchers found a positive correlation between CDKN2A expression and age in brain and muscle tissue, similar to human findings.
A new, non-destructive archaeogenetic sampling method has been developed to extract genetic material from archaeological human remains without causing significant damage. This allows for the preservation of artefacts and enables further analysis through stable isotope and radiocarbon studies.
A new study by Hungarian ethologists found that shorter-headed dog breeds, such as boxers and bulldogs, are more likely to form eye contact with humans due to their unique retina structure. Younger and playfully dogs also exhibited faster eye contact formation in a behavior test.
Researchers analyzed tooth remains from Middle Neolithic to Late Bronze Age populations in the Great Hungarian Plain, revealing less abrasive and processed foods during this period. The study combines stable isotope and dental microwear analyses, providing new data on ancestral diets.
Researchers created a zebrafish model to study pseudoxanthoma elasticum (PXE), a rare genetic disease causing calcification in the retina and vascular system. The new model provides insights into the disease's mechanisms and identifies potential drug targets.
A Hungarian research team studied pre-schoolers' attention patterns and found that those who frequently use mobile devices focus more on details than on the global picture. The researchers believe this could have long-term effects on their cognitive development.
In a study published in Scientific Reports, researchers found that dogs can recognize their body as an obstacle, a basic manifestation of self-representation. This ability is linked to the mirror mark experiment, where humans and elephants perform well.
Researchers found that gifted dogs can rapidly learn novel words in social contexts but not in exclusion-based tasks. The study tested two exceptional dogs, Whisky and Vicky Nina, who learned new words after hearing them just four times.
The SciFiMed project develops a multiplex detection system to examine the functional activity of seven complement factor H related proteins in patient samples. This technique helps diagnose inflammatory diseases such as macular degeneration with higher accuracy.
Despite excellent auditory capacities, dogs fail to attend to differences between words with single speech sound variations. This may be why dogs' learned vocabulary remains low throughout life. Brain activity studies show dogs quickly differentiate known from nonsense words but not those differing in just one sound.
Researchers found that both pigs and dogs stay close to their owners if alone, but only dogs stay near humans with a stranger present. Pigs prefer physical contact with their owners, often touching or climbing onto them.
Researchers found that dogs' looking times were influenced by the owner's expressed preference, but not their fetching behavior. The study suggests that dogs can perceive and respond to human displays of preference, but may not fully understand the subjective nature of desire.
Researchers used digital endocranial cast models to compare canine brain shapes, finding that the shortening of the facial skeleton affects brain regions, primarily the olfactory bulb and frontal lobe. This could have profound implications for dog behavior and cognition.
A new drug candidate, MPH-220, has been developed to target muscle spasticity after stroke and nervous system defects. By inhibiting the effector protein of muscle contraction, it may alleviate symptoms with a single pill per day.
Researchers found that adult wolves form individualized social bonds with their human handlers and display attachment-like behaviors when separated. These findings suggest that the evolution of dog-human attachment may be linked to the common ancestor's social system.
Researchers found that dog personality has a 'stable' component, but individual dogs change at different rates, and some exhibit age-related impairments. Longitudinal studies showed that specific traits, like Problem orientation and Novelty seeking, change significantly during early life.
Researchers at Eötvös Loránd University have identified molecular differences in brain neurons that may support drug development for psychiatric disorders. The study focused on the mRNA set of two types of cortical neurons, revealing cell surface proteins that can be targeted to treat certain conditions.
A recent study published in The Journal of Neuroscience has revealed striking similarities and differences in how dog and human brains process visual information about others. Researchers used fMRI to compare brain activity patterns between twenty dogs and thirty humans, finding both analogous and divergent patterns of species- and fac...
A team of scientists found that rats in groups outperform solo individuals by following simple behavioral rules, such as exploring uncharted paths but following others. The study reveals the optimal balance between individual and collective search performances, with extremes resulting in lower performance for the group and its members.
A study comparing young hand-raised wolves and dogs found that dogs are more tractable than wolves, especially in contexts involving access to resources. Dogs were more prepared to follow human initiation of action, but this difference diminished with age.
Researchers found a negative correlation between Fusobacteria phylum abundance and chronological age in dogs, as well as a link between Actinobacteria and poorer short-term memory performance. The study suggests shared mechanisms underlying canine and human cognitive aging.
A new study reveals that dog brains, like human brains, process speech in a hierarchical manner, with intonation processed at lower stages and word meanings at higher stages. The research used functional MRI to measure brain activity in awake dogs while they listened to praise words and unknown neutral words in different tones.
Researchers found that pigs initially initiate interactions with humans as dogs do, but in a problem-solving situation, pigs persist on their own, while dogs rely on humans for help. This study compares the communication behaviors of dogs and pigs in a problem-solving context.
A study found that dogs use left and right hemispheres to process words and intonation, integrating information to arrive at a unified meaning. Dogs also activate their reward center when they hear praise in praising intonation, suggesting they can combine word and tone for correct interpretation.