Feb. 10 (UPI) --Scientists have taken advantage of improvements in genomic sequencing technology to produce a newer, more detailed dog reference genome. The new reference genome measures 2.8 gigabases ...

Antibiotics are a type of medication that destroys bacterial infections in humans and animals. They work by killing bacteria — or keeping the bacteria from growing and increasing in number. There are ...

Researchers at Uppsala University and the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences have used new methods for DNA sequencing and annotation to build a new, and more complete, dog reference genome.

It's natural for dogs to shed hair, especially in spring and fall — and some shed more than others. But a thinning coat or bald patches may suggest a dietary imbalance, parasite, or skin condition. It ...