Kids and dogs touch the same soft spots in the brain

We may be wired to some degree to nurture animals that bring out our desire to care for them, says experts. - Filepic

Brain scans showing that human responses to our dogs are not unlike those evoked by our children, says recent study.

The findings are in line with dogs’ special place as mankind’s best friend, and may support the benefits of dog-assisted therapies, researchers say.