Researchers at the School of Veterinary Medicine report that adolescents who live with family dogs show enhanced social competence and an abundance of specific oral bacteria that may promote empathy. Read On…
A study led by Takefumi Kikusui at Azabu University found adolescents who own dogs scored higher on measures of well‑being and had different oral microbiome profiles, with dog-owner samples showing more Streptococcus and Prevotella species. Read On…
Researchers reporting in iScience found that adolescents who keep dogs showed higher mental well‑being and distinctive gut bacteria linked to prosocial behavior, according to Dr. Takefumi Kikusui of Azabu University. Read On…
A study from Azabu University published in iScience found that adolescents who live with family dogs show higher mental‑wellbeing, with researchers linking the benefit to changes in the children’s microbiomes. Read On…