This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American A Harvard Medical School professor recently ...

Can a dog help to replace a person's failing memory? I recently wrote an article describing some new programs designed to train dogs to assist people with Alzheimer's disease and dementia (click here ...

The quest to understand intelligence and unravel the workings of the mind has always been considered the holy grail of natural sciences. While we're still uncovering many mysteries, animals can ...

Rescue dogs often come from difficult backgrounds, and many pet owners wonder if their furry friends remember their past experiences. While dogs have short-term and long-term memories, the question of ...