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Animals

A simple, hand-drawn line sketch of an elephant
Evolutionary biology
A paradox no more?
Published Fall 2025
Researchers take a closer look at how animal species, large and small, evolved to fight cancer and what it means for humans / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Lead illustration for Eric Glitzenstein profile
Wildlife's legal champion
Published Spring 2025 Video
Eric Glitzenstein is one of North America's most influential environmental lawyers. His job just got tougher. / Johns Hopkins Magazine
Attentive mice listening for a tone
Neuroscience
Brain imaging reveals surprises about learning
Published March 19, 2025
By revealing for the first time what happens in the brain when an animal makes a mistake, JHU researchers shed light on the holy grail of neuroscience: the mechanics of how we learn
A little brown bat rests on a log
Animal behavior
Bats' Plan B for when they can't hear
Published Nov 25, 2024 Video
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
Thomas Edling poses in a polo shirt that has the American Humane logo
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
Black-coated retriever
Psych-aww-logy
Dogged determination to help
Published July 24, 2018 Video
Study finds that not only will some dogs comfort their owner, but they'll also overcome obstacles to do it
Laboratory beakers
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 Video
Surveillance system developed at APL could help public health officials identify infected populations—among humans and animals / Johns Hopkins Magazine
An artist's rendering depicts a furry tan monkey clinging to a tree branch
Evolution
Extinction mystery solved?
Published Aug 11, 2017
New fossil evidence suggests humans played a role in monkey's demise in Jamaica