Domestic dogs comprehend human gestural communication in a way that other animal species do not. But little is known about the specific cues they use to determine when human communication is intended for them. In a series of four studies, we confronted both adult dogs and young dog puppies with object choice tasks in which a human indicated one of two opaque cups by either pointing to it or gaz...

Similarity-based network models have been used in many data mining tasks, such as classification and clustering. These models are applied in non-relational data, where each example is represented by a vector of characteristics, creating a relational representation based on similarity among the examples. Using this representation, it is possible to use complex network measures, in a relational d...

background: screening mammography is an established intervention that leads to early breast cancer detection and reduced mortality. the lebanese ministry of health has initiated yearly awareness campaigns and provided free mammography in multiple centers around the country. methods: the study took place in two major areas of lebanon - beirut and south lebanon. this cross-sectional survey aimed ...

Male flies put on a multimedia show during courtship involving dance, song, perfume and even vibrations; if a female likes it, she pauses to let him know. Recent studies shed new light on how development and experience contribute to neural mechanisms of female sexual receptivity.