During social interactions, people experience brain synchronization - parallel activity of their neural networks.

During social interactions, people experience brain synchronization - parallel activity of their neural networks.

But can this occur between species? Sample: 23 beagle dogs.

Electroencephalography (EEG) was recorded in human-dog pairs in different rooms, then together without interaction, and finally while interacting. Some dogs had a Shank3 gene mutation, linked to autism in humans and attention deficits in dogs. These dogs were given a drug reported to enhance social engagement and which counteracts Shank3.

Shown: human-dog brain activity synchronized during interaction, and this effect grew stronger over time. Initially, dogs with the Shank3 mutation showed no synchronization. However, after receiving the drug, their brains began to synchronize with humans.

Like if you’re already tuning in to your favorite pet’s brainwaves.

Link to an article.