Article
Veterinary Sciences
Laureen M. M. Peters, Judith Howard, Tosso Leeb, Meike Mevissen, Rolf Graf, Theresia Reding Graf
Summary: We identified members of the REG1 and REG3 family in dogs, including REG3E. REG3E is expressed in the pancreas of dogs and may serve as a biomarker for further investigation. No evidence of a homolog of REG1A was found in dogs.
FRONTIERS IN VETERINARY SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Huba Eleod, Marta Gacsi, Nora Bunford, Anna Kis
Summary: This exploratory study investigated the neural response of dogs to conspecific and human emotional vocalisations during sleep. The results suggest that dogs can differentiate between differently valenced con- and heterospecific vocalisations and process complex sounds during sleep.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Hoi-Lam Jim, Marina Plohovich, Sarah Marshall-Pescini, Friederike Range
Summary: Animals can form reputations of individuals by directly interacting with them or by observing them interact with a third party. This study investigated whether hand-raised, pack-living dogs and wolves can form reputations of humans in a food-giving situation. The results showed that, at the group level, dogs and wolves did not differentiate between a generous or selfish partner after indirect or direct experience, but wolves were more attentive towards the generous person during the observation phase and some dogs and wolves did prefer the generous partner, at least after indirect and direct experience was combined.
Article
Biology
Thomas Larsen, Ricardo Fernandes, Yiming Wang, Patrick Roberts
Summary: Stable isotope analysis is widely used in archaeology and paleoanthropology to reconstruct diets, ecologies, and environments of past human populations. Researchers are now focusing on stable isotope ratios of individual amino acids to gain more detailed insights into trophic levels and resource use. This article provides a guide on using amino acid stable isotope ratios to determine dietary behaviors and ecologies of hominins. It highlights uncertainties in interpretation and methodological developments required for good practice, aiming to make this approach accessible to researchers from various backgrounds.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Peter Pongracz, Petra Dobos, Tamas Farago, Eniko Kubinyi, Rita Lenkei
Summary: The study revealed that dogs make decisions based on their body-awareness. They can assess the size of a doorway and choose between detour or shortcut options accordingly.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tristan A. Guillemin, Julian G. Pepperell, Troy Gaston, Jane E. Williamson
Summary: This study used stable isotope analysis to assess the trophic ecology of three species of marlin in temperate eastern Australian waters, revealing differences in diet among the species and highlighting the unique characteristics of blue marlin's dietary influences.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
G. C. Conroy, R. W. Lamont, L. Bridges, D. Stephens, A. Wardell-Johnson, S. M. Ogbourne
Summary: The dingo population on K'gari-Fraser Island has lower genetic diversity and effective population size compared to mainland dingoes, with significant genetic differentiation between the island and mainland populations. The results suggest typical genetic characteristics of island populations due to low initial diversity and founder effects.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Parasitology
Katarzyna Tolkacz, Milena Kretschmer, Sabina Nowak, Robert W. Myslajek, Mustafa Alsarraf, Dagmara Wezyk, Anna Bajer
Summary: This study reports the first cases of H. canis infection in dogs and wolves in Poland. The infection manifested as anemia and apathy in older dogs, while young dogs remained asymptomatic. The transmission routes of the virus still remain unclear and further research is needed.
PARASITES & VECTORS
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
German David Mendoza-Martinez, Pedro Abel Hernandez-Garcia, Fernando Xicotencatl Plata-Perez, Jose Antonio Martinez-Garcia, Augusto Cesar Lizarazo-Chaparro, Ismael Martinez-Cortes, Marcia Campillo-Navarro, Hector Aaron Lee-Rangel, Maria Eugenia De la Torre-Hernandez, Adrian Gloria-Trujillo
Summary: Choline chloride, commonly used in pet food, can make food processing difficult due to its hygroscopic nature. As an alternative, herbal additives rich in phosphatidylcholine have been used in livestock farms. These herbal additives not only provide choline but also possess nutraceutical properties that benefit the animal's health. This study compared the effects of choline chloride and a polyherbal additive in dog diets. While both sources of choline had similar effects on animal response, the polyherbal additive showed potential in preventing cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, cancer, inflammation, immune response, and influencing behavior and cognitive processes in dogs.
Article
Biology
Melissa Pardi, Larisa R. G. DeSantis
Summary: This synthesis explores the isotopic ecology of North American mammalian herbivores since approximately 7 Ma, revealing that hypsodont taxa often have broader diets that include more browse consumption. The study demonstrates that even generalist taxa may have narrow localized dietary breadth, and that 'grazing-adapted' taxa exhibit dietary flexibility across space and time, potentially reducing competition among ancient herbivores.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY B-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Julia Halo, Amanda L. Pendleton, Feichen Shen, Aurelien J. Doucet, Thomas Derrien, Christophe Hitte, Laura E. Kirby, Bridget Myers, Elzbieta Sliwerska, Sarah Emery, John Moran, Adam R. Boyko, Jeffrey M. Kidd
Summary: The study achieved improved genome assembly of a female Great Dane dog using a combination of long- and short-read sequences. The assembly identified new protein-coding genes not present in the reference genome. Additionally, analysis revealed structural variants dominated by retrotransposon insertions/deletions, suggesting ongoing retrotransposon activity as a driver of genetic variation in dogs.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2021)
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Jenni Harmoinen, Alina von Thaden, Jouni Aspi, Laura Kvist, Berardino Cocchiararo, Anne Jarausch, Andrea Gazzola, Teodora Sin, Hannes Lohi, Marjo K. Hytonen, Ilpo Kojola, Astrid Vik Stronen, Romolo Caniglia, Federica Mattucci, Marco Galaverni, Raquel Godinho, Aritz Ruiz-Gonzalez, Ettore Randi, Violeta Munoz-Fuentes, Carsten Nowak
Summary: This study developed a panel of 96 ancestry informative markers for wolves and dogs, using a genotyping method that accurately identifies various hybrid types across Europe. The results support the hybrid identity of suspect individuals and the non-hybrid status of individuals regarded as wolves, demonstrating the efficiency of the proposed SNP panel for detecting hybrids up to the third-generation backcrosses to wolves.
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Viola Zentrichova, Alena Pechova, Simona Kovarikova
Summary: Selenium is a microelement essential for correct metabolism function in dogs, playing a crucial role in functions like antioxidant, thyroid metabolism, DNA synthesis, and reproduction. Commercial dog food and homemade diets may differ in selenium content, with higher bioavailability in raw products. Assessment of selenium status in dogs is mainly done through measuring serum or plasma levels.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Anna Kis, Henrietta Bollo, Anna Gergely, Jozsef Topal
Summary: Recent evidence suggests that dogs have a human-like susceptibility to social influence. However, it is still unclear whether this tendency to conform to others' behavior can be influenced by social stimuli and the neurohormone oxytocin.
Review
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Clive D. L. Wynne
Summary: Dogs' success in the human-dominated world is attributed to adaptations in reproductive and foraging behavior. Despite differences in social behavior compared to wolves, dogs' willingness to cooperate with humans can be explained by humans occupying a status of super-dominance over dogs.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Anthropology
Christine A. M. France, Douglas W. Owsley, Karin S. Bruwelheide, Emily S. Renschler, Kathryn G. Barca, Christopher R. DeCorse
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Kerri J. Smith, Clive N. Trueman, Christine A. M. France, Markus J. Peterson
RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2020)
Article
Biochemical Research Methods
Timothy P. Cleland, Julianne J. Sarancha, Christine A. M. France
Summary: Proteomic techniques have provided a more comprehensive understanding of protein diagenesis in archaeology and paleontology, revealing various proteins in addition to collagen. The correlation between total deamidation and wt% N suggests a potential impact on nitrogen signal in bulk analyses. Despite varying sample quality, the amino acid profiles still reflect expected collagen I percentages, allowing for valid single amino acid stable isotope analyses.
RAPID COMMUNICATIONS IN MASS SPECTROMETRY
(2021)
Letter
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Randall C. Thompson, Elaine C. Thompson, Navneet Narula, L. Samuel Wann, Ian Kwong, M. Linda Sutherland, James D. Sutherland, Jagat Narula, Adel H. Allam, Christine A. M. France, David E. Michalik, Darrin Lunde, Caleb E. Finch, Gregory S. Thomas, David R. Hunt, Bruno Frohlich
JACC-CARDIOVASCULAR IMAGING
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kevin E. Scriber, Christine A. M. France, Fatimah L. C. Jackson
Summary: Invasive apple snails negatively impact non-native habitats, leading to eutrophication and reduced biodiversity, which in turn affects human well-being. Stable isotope analysis reveals that invasive apple snails shift their diet from generalist to specialist, with an increasing reliance on aquatic plants, particularly in disturbed native habitats and non-native habitats. These dietary differences may explain the variable ecological impacts of invasive apple snails in native and non-native habitats.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Nawa Sugiyama, Saburo Sugiyama, Clarissa Cagnato, Christine A. M. France, Atsushi Iriki, Karissa S. Hughes, Robin R. Singleton, Erin Thornton, Courtney A. Hofman
Summary: This article presents the findings of a multimethod archaeometry study on a sacrificed spider monkey in the ceremonial center of Teotihuacan, Mexico, indicating the occurrence of a diplomatic gift exchange with the neighboring Maya civilization. The study sheds light on the early interregional diplomacy between Teotihuacan and the Maya, suggesting a reconsideration of Teotihuacan's militaristic involvement at certain Maya sites. The research also reveals details about human-primate interaction, such as age at capture and transport, captive duration, anthropogenic diet, and context of sacrifice.
PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Madison S. Willert, Christine A. M. France, Carole C. Baldwin, Mark E. Hay
Summary: Overfishing globally simplifies marine food webs, changes trophic patterns, and alters community structure, impacting harvested species density and trophic function. Northwestern Atlantic has a history of heavy fishing and destructive bottom fishing and mobile fishing gear. Analysis of nitrogen stable isotopes in museum specimens and modern samples revealed significant declines in trophic positions for two common fishes, Centropristis striata (black sea bass) and Stenotomus chrysops (scup), over time. Heavy fishing activities may shorten food chains, simplify trophic complexity, and flatten food webs, potentially causing cascading impacts on community structure and function. Utilizing archived collections and stable isotope analysis can help quantify the long-term effects of fishing on ecosystems and food webs.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Kevin E. Scriber II, Christine A. M. France, Fatimah L. C. Jackson
Summary: Invasive apple snails have negative impacts on non-native habitats and human well-being. This study compares the trophic position of Pomacea canaliculata in native habitats (Maldonado, Uruguay) and non-native habitats (Hangzhou, China and Hawaii, USA). It was found that species evenness is correlated with apple snail trophic level, and there are two subsets of apple snail trophic-level data: a biodiverse subset and a homogenized subset.
Article
Archaeology
Karin S. Bruwelheide, Douglas W. Owsley, Kathryn G. Barca, Sandra S. Schlachtmeyer, Christine A. M. France, James M. Burgess Jr, Brandon S. Bies, Karen L. Orrence, Marian C. Creveling, Stephen R. Potter
Summary: Human bone fragments discovered at the Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia were identified as remains of Union soldiers wounded during the Battle of Second Manassas. This discovery sheds light on the importance of improved systematic recovery and treatment of the wounded during combat military medicine, as well as the existence of a key treatment center.
HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Kerri J. Smith, Clive N. Trueman, Christine A. M. France, Jed P. Sparks, Andrew C. Brownlow, Michael Daehne, Nicholas J. Davison, Gudmundur Gudmundsson, Kamal Khidas, Andrew C. Kitchener, Bram W. Langeveld, Veronique Lesage, Hanneke J. M. Meijer, John J. Ososky, Richard C. Sabin, Zena L. Timmons, Gisli A. Vikingsson, Frederick W. Wenzel, Markus J. Peterson
Summary: Studying elusive wildlife poses challenges due to data deficiencies, but utilizing specimens of opportunity and stable isotope analysis can provide valuable information.
FRONTIERS IN CONSERVATION SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Anthropology
Nawa Sugiyama, Maria Fernanda Martinez-Polanco, Christine A. M. France, Richard G. Cooke
JOURNAL OF ANTHROPOLOGICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Archaeology
Christine A. M. France, Rebecca A. Kaczkowski, Gwenaelle M. Kavich, Anastasia Epitropou
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2020)
Meeting Abstract
Anthropology
Kimberly K. Foecke, Alison S. Brooks, Christine A. M. France
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Archaeology
Karin S. Bruwelheide, Douglas W. Owsley, Kathryn G. Barca, Christine A. M. France, Nicole C. Little, Elizabeth Anderson Comer
HISTORICAL ARCHAEOLOGY
(2020)
Article
Archaeology
Christine A. M. France, Nawa Sugiyama, Esther Aguayo
JOURNAL OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL SCIENCE-REPORTS
(2020)
