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DAILY INNOVATION BRIEF by Maryanne Kane, Journalist

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D A ILY INNOVATION BRIEF   By Journalists Edward  Kane & Marya nne Kane  NEW SCIENCE: DOGS NO LONGER CAN EXPRESS THEIR EMOTIONS                                                                                 Source:  Win Kane A team from the UK's Durham University says selective breeding has made it difficult for dogs to convey feelings through facial expressions.  Here's what we know: Durham University used a "Dog Facial Action Coding System" to analyze both captive wolves and domestic dogs They analyzed both spontaneous social interactions and reaction to external stimuli (like toys) Their results: They identified 9 emotional states, including anger, joy, curiosity and surprise Wolves' facial expressions were more in tun...