Obesity is on the rise not just in humans but in dogs, whose history of selective breeding makes them an ideal species for ...

The research furthers understanding of ancient arboriculture, while suggesting significant implications for biodiversity now ...

Diets low in carbohydrates and soluble fibres can drive the growth of polyps in the colon, increasing the risk of developing ...

Learn more about a gene called DENND1B, an obesity gene humans and Labrador retrievers share.

Autoimmunity and Alzheimer’s. People with autoimmune disorders in the UCSF (left) and Stanford medical systems (right) were ...

Researchers have discovered genes linked to obesity in both Labradors and humans. They say the effects can be over-ridden with a strict diet and exercise regime.

Obesity is on the rise not just in humans but in dogs, whose history of selective breeding makes them an ideal species for ...

At first glance, the long, thin leaves and pale green shoots of Stanleya pinnata, a plant native to the Rocky Mountains, can make it seem like just another member of the Brassica family—mustard and ...

Researchers have identified memory-related brain cells that are highly vulnerable to tau protein accumulation, a key factor ...

We led a study to find out how genes have such a significant influence on why humans (and dogs) become overweight. It was ...

A new Northwestern Medicine study publishing in Nature Medicine suggests a promising alternative to previous attempts to ...