The specialized functions of each hemisphere of the vertebrate brain are summarized
together with the current evidence of lateralized behavior in farm and companion animals …

Dysfunctional behavior has been observed in working dogs and is known to impair their
quality of work and quality of life. However, the relationship between behavioral …

Dogs are increasingly used as a model for neuroscience due to their ability to undergo
functional MRI fully awake and unrestrained, after extensive behavioral training. Still, we …

While the majority of studies have concluded that sleep deprivation causes detrimental
effects on various cognitive processes, some studies reported conflicting results. We …

This study aimed to investigate the potential protective effects of Dexmedetomidine (DEX)
against acute kidney injury (AKI) induced by acute stress (AS). Wistar rats were divided into …

Hand preference in non-human primates has been studied extensively with the aim of
understanding the evolution of hemispheric asymmetry and hand preferences in humans …

Background Depression is a serious mental disorder and the most prevalent cause of
disability and suicide worldwide. Chronic unpredictable mild stress (CUMS) can lead to a …

Recent research has used behavioural asymmetries in dogs as an indirect measure of their
emotional states from inferred asymmetries in brain activity. Different hypotheses predict …

Dogs and cats have exceptionally developed sensory systems and abilities to recognize
human signals and emotional states. It makes them invaluable in roles such as working …

Studying behavioural lateralization in animals holds great potential for answering important
questions in laterality research and clinical neuroscience. However, comparative research …