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MRI study shows dogs can distinguish between human fear and sadness

Dogs have long been observed to be skilled at interpreting human emotions, but the underlying mechanisms have not been fully understood.

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Dogs have long been observed to be skilled at interpreting human emotions, but the underlying mechanisms have not been fully understood. A recent study has shed light on this ability by using MRI scans to examine the brain activity of dogs as they viewed images of human expressions. The results indicate that dogs process different emotions in distinct brain regions. The study found that dogs can distinguish between negative facial expressions, including fear and sadness, suggesting a nuanced understanding of human emotions.

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