Did humans truly domesticate dogs? Canine history is more of a mystery than you think.
A new wave of research probes how Fido went from fierce to friendly.
By Kat McGowan | Popular Science
Hunters, herders, companions: Breeding dogs has reordered their brains
Canine research lends insights into understanding the evolution of the human mind
Harvard Gazette
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How centuries of selective breeding has changed the shape of dogs' brains
CBC: As It Happens
Study Finds Humans Over Time Have 'Systematically' Shaped The Brains Of Dogs
WBUR
Will This Dog Hunt?
For thousands of years, we've bred canines to hunt, herd, help and protect us, and to be our best friends. But what is it that makes a dog good at its job, and how has all of that breeding affected behavior and personality?
Georgia State University Magazine
The Incredible Thinking Machine
New tools deepen our understanding of how brains work.
Discover Magazine