Alan Beck is the director of the Center of Human-Animal Bond. He is an expert on the dynamic relationship between people and animals and how each influences the psychological and physiological state ...

The researchers suggest that, due to the evolution of common brain mechanisms, animals engaged in social interaction may experience similar emotions to humans who engage with their own friends or ...

But it would look very different from our current practices. Human-animal ties would be mutual and freely chosen—friendships, not ownership. Captivity would no longer be the central mechanism ...

The researchers suggest that, due to the evolution of common brain mechanisms, animals engaged in social interaction may experience similar emotions to humans who engage with their own friends or ...

Held at the adjoining ArtScience Museum, this year’s satellite event examines the body – human and animal, physical and ... the City Editor for the Phaidon Wallpaper* City Guide to Singapore. Latest ...

Animal Friendships explores non-sexual bonding behaviours in a range of mammalian and avian species. Through analysis of factors which trigger and deepen friendships, Dagg uncovers a world of ...

In May 2008 a cross-party attempt to ban hybrid human animal embryos was defeated on a free vote in the House of Commons, by 336 to 176. MPs had been debating the Human Fertilisation and ...

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Conversely, medications approved for human use can pose a serious hazard for animals. And at the same time, some therapeutics can be prescribed to humans and animals and may work for both ...

By studying animal behavior, humans can also learn more about their own behavior—a field known as comparative psychology. Do Animals Have Thoughts and Emotions? Many researchers who study animal ...