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Instagrammers Are Genetically Replicating Their Pets

An anonymous reader shares a report: [...] Together, these furry duplicates are normalizing the world of animal cloning -- and they could be ushering in an era of petfluencer immortality. "Someone could clone their pet and replace the original. The w.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotJan 19th, 2022

Veterinarian identifies household threats for pets

There's no place like home; it's where our pets find comfort, security, and safety. Some common household items, however, can inadvertently bring danger to a pet's loving household......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Mod Bikes launches a BMW-inspired, limited-edition sidecar e-bike

The Mod Easy Sidecar Sahara is suitable for carrying pets, children, small adults, and groceries or other cargo......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Tracing the journey from Egyptian cat mummies to modern house pets

EU researchers are testing DNA from archaeological cat remains to help unravel the tale of cat domestication. It probably will not surprise cat owners, familiar with the enigmatic and independent nature of their beloved pets, to know that scientists.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Not the usual suspects: Research reveals novel genetic basis of pest resistance to biotech crops

If left unchecked, insect pests can devastate crops. To minimize damage and reduce the need for insecticide sprays, crops have been genetically engineered to produce bacterial proteins that kill key pests but are not harmful to people or wildlife. Ho.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

How to get all pets in Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley's 1.6 update allows players to adopt more than one pet. It also brought along turtles as a new species. We'll tell you how to adopt more pets......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Thousands of People Are Cloning Their Dead Pets. This Is the Woman They Call First

“I try to prepare customers not to expect the same pet all over again. The new pet is not going to know who you are right off the bat.”.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Honeybee gene specifies collective behavior, research shows

Researchers at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) are collaborating with colleagues from Frankfurt/Main, Oxford and Würzburg to investigate how the complex, cooperative behavior of honeybees (Apis mellifera) is genetically programmed so tha.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Survey assesses Mexican consumers" opinions on GMO corn import ban

A fully implemented ban on genetically modified corn in Mexico could disproportionately affect the nation's lower-income consumers, according to a recently published study by agricultural economists with the University of Arkansas System Division of.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 29th, 2024

Trump’s Racist Rants against Immigrants Hide under the Language of Eugenics

Anti-immigrant rhetoric in the U.S. comes straight out of the playbook of eugenics, deeply dishonest scientism that criminality, poverty and a host of other ills were all genetically inherited.....»»

Category: scienceSource:  sciamRelated NewsOct 16th, 2024

I watched an AI collar make a dog talk, and it was unreal

We all talk to our pets, but if they wear this crazy AI-driven collar, they will now be able to talk back. We've seen it working, and it's as mad as it sounds......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsOct 15th, 2024

Does parrot farming protect wild species? Wildlife trade researchers review the evidence

The lives of people and parrots have been entwined for thousands of years. These colorful, charismatic birds are kept as pets all over the world for companionship and entertainment......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 14th, 2024

Researchers develop technique that enables breeding of genetically identical hybrid plants

When different varieties of one plant species are crossed with each other, their hybrid offspring are often more robust and grow more quickly than their parents. However, in the next generation, this effect disappears again......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsOct 10th, 2024

Study identifies compounds that extend longevity of Japanese morning glory flowers

The longevity of plant flowers is controlled by genetically programmed mechanisms. After a certain amount of time after flowering, the expression of genes associated with programmed cell death is induced and cellular components such as proteins and n.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 3rd, 2024

"Who"s a good boy?" Humans use dog-specific voices for better canine comprehension

The voice people use to address their dogs isn't just because of their big puppy eyes. Humans slow their own speech when talking to their dogs, and this slower tempo matches their pets' receptive abilities, allowing the dogs to better understand thei.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsOct 1st, 2024

Model predicts 2024 tick cases in Australian pets

For the first time, University of Queensland scientists have been able to make a prediction about the severity of upcoming tick seasons to help vet surgeries and pet owners prepare......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsSep 26th, 2024

Researchers explore environmental impacts of genetically modified crops

Genetically modified (GM) crops are widely used around the world, but their effects on the environment need to be better understood......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 24th, 2024

Archaeologists discover an ancient Neanderthal lineage that remained isolated for over 50,000 years

A fossilized Neanderthal discovered in a cave system in the Rhône Valley, France, represents an ancient and previously undescribed lineage that diverged from other currently known Neanderthals around 100,000 years ago and remained genetically isolat.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsSep 11th, 2024

Celebrate 10 years of Roborock robot vacuum and mop combos with deals your family will love

Life is messy, and Roborock has spent 10 years helping your family clean up after pets, children, and whatever comes your way with industry-leading robot vacuum and mop systems. Celebrate with limited-time discounts.Roborock 10 year anniversary saleR.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 29th, 2024

Lyft Pet Rides will prevent repeat of Tux the Missing Cat drama

Today is National Dog Day, a fitting date for the launch of Lyft Pet Rides, a feature intended to match those transporting pets with drivers happy to accommodate them … more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsAug 26th, 2024

Untangling the web: How to handle spider bites in pets

While Spider-Man may have developed superhuman abilities from a spider bite, our pets are not likely to start slinging webs or crawling up the walls if bitten by an arachnid. Spiders tend to be active in late summer and early fall, leading to more un.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024