Harvard Researchers Discover Clues About Cell Regeneration By Transforming Worm Genomes

Researchers in Harvard’s Organismic and Evolutionary Biology Department discovered that after they manipulated the cells of worms, the worms passed on those genomic changes to their offspring, a finding that may offer other insights into cellular regeneration.

Harvard Law Clinic Aids Animal Welfare Groups’ Lawsuit Against United States Department of Agriculture

The animal welfare groups — New England Anti-Vivisection Society, Animal Legal Defense Fund, and International Primate Protection League — called on the USDA several years ago to widely disseminate standards promoting the psychological well-being of primates.

Climate Strike 2

Harvard Turkey

A Harvard turkey is spotted walking along Memorial Drive as the sun begins to set Tuesday.

Dunster House Deans Axe Annual Goat Roast

Bringing an end to a decades-old Dunster House tradition, Faculty Deans Cheryl K. Chen and Sean D. Kelly canceled the main event of the House’s annual goat roast: the skinning and barbecuing of a locally sourced goat in the courtyard.

In Case You Forget

Under the vaulted ceilings of that old, old space, we danced onwards, understanding that we were still so very young and so very new to this place.

On the Fence

Like many students, this Harvard turkey is on the fence about what do now that shopping week is over.

Hey kid!

A baby goat feeds on hay at a pop-up petting zoo outside of Annenberg

Squirrel

The dog belonging to the Faculty Deans of Kirkland sits outside in the fresh air.

Giant Currier Duck

The duck is truly a sight to behold.

Oh Whale

Whale bones hang from the ceiling of the Harvard Museum of Natural History.

Doggo or Teddy Bear

Otto obediently sits for the photo.

Sweater Weather

Katie, the dog, sits outside of Mike’s Pastry waiting for her owner.

Perched Squirrel

A squirrel perches upright on a concrete ledge.

Pups

Oona takes a stroll with her owner's friend, Bekka Wright, a Cambridge resident, near Annenberg on Tuesday afternoon.

Looking Towards the Future

Sasha, a dog, stares into the distance.

Puppers for Days

Two dogs tussle in the McKinlock Courtyard of Leverett House Tuesday evening.

Fluffy Dogs

Some fluff festivalgoers brought along their dogs to the celebration Saturday.

llama

Farm animals were featured in a petting zoo at the Closing Celebration of the 10 Days of SEAS hosted on Monday.

Close Encounters of the Bird Kind

Beware: turkeys aren't as innocent as you believe.

Blizzard

A petting zoo facilitator shows a Harvard student how to hold a kid named Blizzard, Monday afternoon. The petting zoo, held on the Science Center Plaza, featured goats, ducks, chicks and rabbits for visitors to hold.

Guinea Pigs

Who wouldn't want to protect these cuties?

Puppy Office Hours

Students play with trained therapy dog, Sprout, at puppy office hours hosted by CAMHS at UHS on Tuesday afternoon.

Meet President Faust’s Mysterious New Puppy

​Everyone loves a good puppy study break. Life at Harvard is stressful, and nothing says relaxation like a small four-legged animal with a wet nose and an unpredictable bladder. No one knows this better than University President Drew G. Faust.

who let the dogs out?

The presidential puppy.