A cup might seem like the most obvious way to measure out dry dog food, but new University of Guelph research finds that when it comes to getting portions right, dog owners often get it wrong.
Veterinary medicine
Oct 7, 2019
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231
Researchers at Cornell University have uncovered a key step in how the human body metabolizes sugar, which could lead to better treatment and prevention of heart disease, obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
Biochemistry
Oct 2, 2019
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15
The call to evolve could be coming from inside the house mouse.
Evolution
Sep 27, 2019
1
513
Experts say they're pretty sure Berlin zoo's 6-year-old panda Meng Meng is pregnant.
Plants & Animals
Aug 14, 2019
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6
Travelling can be stressful experience—whether it be to a vacation spot or business destination. The stress of travel also extends to piglets, such as when they're weaned from their mothers and transported to nursery barns.
Veterinary medicine
May 29, 2019
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4
Major depression, obesity and chronic pain are all linked to the effects of one protein, called "FK506-binding protein 51," or FKBP51. Until now, efforts to inhibit this target have been hampered by the difficulty of finding ...
Biochemistry
Apr 1, 2019
1
1656
Brazilian research aims at enhancing quality of beef and raising Nelore's food efficiency. Because they are rooted in tropical lands, Nelore cattle do not gain weight as easily as the breeds forged in regions with harsh winters.
Biotechnology
Jul 4, 2018
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5
Microgreens are sprouting up everywhere from upscale restaurants to home gardens. They help spruce up old recipes with intense flavors and colors, and are packed with nutrients. Now testing has shown that for mice on a high-fat ...
Biochemistry
Dec 14, 2016
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4
Each year, as bears prepare to hibernate, they gorge themselves on food to pack on fat. And yet, despite the rapid weight gain, the animals somehow avoid the health consequences so often associated with obesity in humans. ...
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 4, 2016
1
126
People have evolved to have subconscious urges to over-eat, and limited ability to avoid becoming obese, especially in winter, a University of Exeter study has found.
Evolution
Jan 5, 2016
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