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Animals

Animal behavior

Bats' Plan B for when they can't hear

Published Nov 25, 2024

New research by Johns Hopkins neuroscientists reveals instant compensation strategy that other animals might share

Twelve zebra finches sitting together on a tree branch and sunning

Genetics

Genome mapped for dozens of animals

Published Jan 29, 2024

Data gathered using software developed by Johns Hopkins University computer scientists will have 'huge implications' for understanding human health and evolution

Creature comfort

Published Winter 2021

Behind the scenes of Hollywood's biggest movies and TV shows, Johns Hopkins alum Thomas Edling helps ensure the safety and humane treatment of all on-set animals. / Johns Hopkins Magazine

Psych-aww-logy

Dogged determination to help

Published July 24, 2018

Study finds that not only will some dogs comfort their owner, but they'll also overcome obstacles to do it

Toxicology

An alternative to animal testing?

Published July 11, 2018

Database of 10,000 chemical compounds shown to be more reliable than animal testing at predicting toxicity

Cow illustration with stethoscope and human face

Farm animals

Putting the kibosh on contagion

Published Summer 2018

Surveillance system developed at APL could help public health officials identify infected populations—among humans and animals / Johns Hopkins Magazine