Sled dogs that have wrist injuries during the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race are more likely to finish the race than dogs with other types of injury or illness, researchers have discovered. Jenna Hattendorf, a doctoral student in veterinary medicine at Colorado State University, led the research with the guidance of Dr. Cristina Hansen, […]
A University of Alaska Fairbanks researcher has launched a study of cognitive decline in older Alaska dogs. Canine cognitive disorder, or CCD, presents similarly to Alzheimer’s disease in humans, with symptoms including disorientation, failure to recognize family members, inability to retain control over basic bodily functions, and changes in personality. Dr. Greg Pietsch, a veterinarian […]
The University of Alaska Fairbanks Geophysical Institute is the new host of the EarthScope National Office, the National Science Foundation has announced. The EarthScope project is a large-scale NSF-funded geoscience project using state-of-the-art instruments to study North America. The EarthScope National Office is a rotating, university-based office. It is the focal point for engagement with […]