ScholarPeer’s latest research news and reporting from Azabu University. Azabu University is a private university in Sagamihara, Japan, specializing in veterinary medicine, animal science, and environmental health. Founded in 1890, the university conducts research spanning animal behavior, veterinary pathology, infectious diseases, microbiology, nutrition, and human-animal interactions. Its researchers investigate topics including animal welfare, zoonotic diseases, wildlife conservation, food safety, and the relationships between animal health, human health, and the environment, advancing scientific understanding and supporting improvements in veterinary care, public health, and environmental sustainability.
Pet dogs wearing brain-recording caps watched photos of their owners while hearing them say one word. Mismatched emotions drew a bigger late brain response, though a pilot with three animals cannot say whether emotion or surprise drove it.