New AI Algorithm Revolutionizes Dog Personality Assessment
In a groundbreaking development at the intersection of canine behavior and artificial intelligence, a team of researchers has unveiled an innovative algorithm designed to streamline the evaluation of potential working dogs' personalities. This cutting-edge technology aims to assist dog training agencies in swiftly and accurately determining which animals are best suited for long-term careers, including roles in law enforcement support and aiding individuals with disabilities. Moreover, the personality test holds promise for facilitating dog-human matchmaking, thereby optimizing shelter placements and reducing the number of animals returned due to compatibility issues with adoptive families.
Using fMRI, new vision study finds promising model for restoring cone function
In the retinas of human eyes, the cones are photoreceptor cells responsible for color vision, daylight vision, and the perception of small details. As vision scientists from the Division of Experimental Retinal Therapies at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, Gustavo D. Aguirre and William A. Beltran have been working for decades to identify the basis of inherited retinal diseases. They previously showed they could recover missing cone function by reintroducing a copy of the normal gene in photoreceptor cells.
Exhausted and Overworked: Vet Students Face 100-Hour Weeks Amidst Rising Patient Care Concerns
In a letter to administration signed by 65 fourth-year students and recent graduates, students said they were consistently working more than 100 hours a week — a violation of guidelines from the Student American Veterinary Medical Association (SAVMA), which calls for a cap of 80 hours a week. (SAVMA does not have any authority to enforce its guidelines; it only encourages institutions to follow them.) Forty-seven students signed the letter with their names.