Selective breeding has dramatically transformed dogs over the last 100 years, often at the expense of their health. Modern standards have led to exaggerated physical traits in breeds like Pugs, ...

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. We’ve moulded some of them to have large protruding eyes, sloping backs and shortened legs through selective breeding. But dogs aren’t the only animals who have ...

They may be man’s best friend, but could we have created dogs in our own image? Scientists say that by selectively breeding the animals for certain behaviours, humans have shaped their brains. Over ...

Led by Newcastle University, a study demonstrated successful selective breeding of adult corals for enhanced heat tolerance, showing improved resilience in offspring after one generation. However, the ...

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