Daphne's dissertation work is being done as a graduate student, and as such she does not have official research assistants who are paid through the university. However, she does have two very good unofficial research assistants who work for treats. And if you've met Daphne while camping, there's a good chance they were both hiding in the tent!
Little Mac
Three legs, no tail, all business. Keeps track of the birds outside, which isn't really a research need but try telling him that.
Lucy
Hates everyone. Mostly assists with research by providing motion detection services and flipping out when a motion is detected.