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Jessica P. Hekman

Marlborough
As seen in: Scientific American, Science Magazine, Aeon, Genetic Literacy Project, UNDARK, RealClear Science, Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast
Researcher, veterinarian, science blogger, dog brain enthusiast. Dogs! Brains! Science!
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Breed, Behavior, and Mutt Genomics

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By Jessica P. Hekman
| Fenzi Dog Sports Podcast
Note: the author of this summary is second author on the paper This paper describes multiple studies, which assess the effects of genetics and breed on canine behavioral traits; assess the difficulty of visual interpretation of mutt breed ancestry, and the morphological traits people use to guess breed ancestry; and find new genomic regions associated with behavioral traits in dogs.
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Podcast: Dogology-The science of our four-legged friends

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By Elinor Karlsson, Jessica P. Hekman, Kat Arney, Jeff Schoenebeck
| Genetic Literacy Project
The GLP Needs Your Help It is easier than ever for advocacy groups to spread disinformation on pressing science issues, such as the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. No, vaccines are not harmful. Yes, the use of biotechnology, GMOs or gene editing to develop antigens for treatments including vaccines are part of the solution. To inform the public about what’s really going on, we present the facts and challenge those who don't. We can’t do this work without your help.
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Pain's Effect on Behavior

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By Jessica P. Hekman
| Whole Dog Journal
It's easy to normalize and thus miss signs that a dog may be in pain, such as the "funny" posture that this Pug displays when sitting. In reality, the dog likely has discomfort in her back, hops, and/or knees that make sitting in a more conventional way too painful. Behavior problems such as anxiety or aggression are commonly diagnosed in pet dogs, and, as many dog owners have discovered, can be quite challenging to fully resolve.
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