A new study by researchers at the George Washington University Primate Genomics Lab finds that even dogs’ faces provoke instant judgement from people who don’t know them.
Tag: Canine
[VIDEO] Dogs With Less Complex Facial Markings Found to Be More Expressive in their Communication with Humans
New study explores the relationship between a canine’s facial appearance and how expressive they appear to be when communicating with their human companions.
CUVET Successfully Developed the First Stem Cell Transplantation Technology to Treat Pet Diabetes
For the first time in Thailand, a research team from Chula’s Faculty of Veterinary Science (CUVET) is the first to have successfully developed a method to culture dog pancreatic cells from stem cells and cell transplantation technology. They aim to test the method in the lab and sick animals suffering from diabetes.
Dogs inhale immunotherapy to test lung cancer treatment
An inhaled immunotherapy successfully treated cancer in some companion dogs as part of a clinical trial conducted by UC Davis oncology and veterinary researchers. Recently published study results show potential for fighting cancer in humans as well.
Dog coronavirus jumps to humans, with a protein shift
Cornell University researchers have identified a shift that occurs in canine coronavirus that may provide clues as to how it transmits from animals to humans.
How to protect your dog from kennel cough
Stephan Carey, associate chairperson in the Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences at Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, answers questions about the warning signs of kennel cough and explaining how its outbreak is connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.
CU VET’s “3D Dog Eye Anatomy Model for Self Learning” Wins a Gold Medal at IWA 2020, Morocco
The 3D Dog Eye Anatomy Model for Self–learning, an innovation by the Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University (CU VET) recently received the Gold Award at the International Innovation Week Africa (IWA) 2020 in Rabat, Morocco.
Chula Successfully Trains the First “Sniffer Dogs to Find People Infected with COVID-19” in Thailand
Chulalongkorn Veterinary Science (CUVET) unveils its latest effort in training a pack of sniffer dogs to detect people with COVID–19. The project first six reached 95% accuracy, and are ready for duty at airports in support of the normal screening process.
Helping State and Local Canine Teams be REDDI for Anything
S&T’s team of experts has traveled all over the nation to bring REDDI to state and local law enforcement agencies. REDDI is a two-day event that includes odor recognition trials and operationally relevant scenarios.
S&T Studies How K9 First Responders Can Join the Team in Active Shooter Scenarios
Canines are widely used by law enforcement agencies and first responders to protect the homeland in various ways. DHS S&T is studying how they might be used in new, non-traditional ways, like in active shooter scenarios, to detect potential explosive threats – clearing the way for responders to quickly engage hostile adversaries or administer aid to those who need it.
DHS S&T to Engage Innovators on Detection Canine Research
Innovators, researchers and canine training experts are invited to learn about funding opportunities in the detection canine field on December 10, 2019.