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About The Jackson Laboratory

Web90+. 3,000. 60+. 1. The Jackson Laboratory is an independent nonprofit organization leveraging over 90 years of expertise in genetics and genomics to increase …

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The Jackson Laboratory

WebThe 76th annual Connecticut Science & Engineering Fair awarded over $1,000,000 in awards, scholarships and prizes…. The Jackson Laboratory's mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and …

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Defining long COVID with data

WebPeople reported various health issues, including lingering fatigue, from minor to acute and debilitating, heart problems, cognitive disruption, new-onset diabetes, and …

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Predicting influenza vaccine responses

WebThe National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has awarded a five-year grant totaling $9,046,988 to Ucar and her collaborators to pinpoint the age-related immune …

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JAX is working with UConn Health to examine vaccine response

WebResearchers at The Jackson Laboratory and UConn Health are rigorously investigating why vaccines don’t work as well in some older adults. Protection against …

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Aging, frailty, and our microbiomes

WebTaken together, the findings call attention to the skin as a potential beacon for general declines in the health status of older adults. In fact, the authors suggest defining a Frailty …

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What is personalized medicine

WebThis traditional practice often misses its mark because each person’s genetic makeup is slightly different from everyone else’s, often in very important ways that affect health. …

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How our bone marrow affects us as we age

WebNew research done by JAX scientists asks how bone marrow affects our health as we age. The study was posted in Cell Stem Cell. New research done by JAX scientists …

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Genetic susceptibility to type 2 diabetes

WebType 2 diabetes (T2D) is a major and growing health problem throughout much of the world. Its primary initial characteristic is high blood sugar, often caused by a combination of …

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Minute to Understanding: Lifespan vs. healthspan

WebWhat if there was a way to help us extend our healthspan, delaying age-related health issues, repairing damaged organs and improving our quality of life? Learn more in this …

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Updated health reports The Jackson Laboratory

WebContinuing in its mission to provide unsurpassed genetic quality and high health standards for mice, The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has made several updates to the health reports. …

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Personalized medicine and you

WebAlong with its many benefits, genomic-based personalized medicine comes with legal and ethical considerations, including genetic discrimination and privacy of health information. …

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Aging and health research at The Jackson Laboratory

WebThe number of Americans ages 65 and older is projected to more than double from 46 million today to over 98 million by 2060, and the 65-and-older age group's share of the …

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Health Reports The Jackson Laboratory

WebOverview. JAX ® Mice are bred within and shipped from multiple breeding rooms; health reports from all areas are available as PDF files (see below). These reports are …

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Spring event powered by women at JAX highlights women’s …

WebEngaging directly with patients, health care providers and legislators allows for a holistic approach to addressing women’s health issues. This is an effort we are …

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Assessing patient health risks with limited or unknown history

WebThere is no denying that elucidating the family health history can help you understand health risks for your patients or their children. However, as clinicians we’ve all heard …

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JAX's Clinical Education Program celebrates 10 years

WebThis led to the inception of JAX Genomic Medicine, setting the stage for the Clinical Education Program (CEP) to join the institution soon after.. The program was established …

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Health, Housing, and Husbandry The Jackson Laboratory

WebNSG™ mice are good breeders if they are maintained under optimal housing conditions that ensure their health status. Breeding characteristics of our NSG™ colony include: Litter …

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Core Competencies in Genetics

WebThis resource was created by an interdisciplinary group led by the National Coalition for Health Professional Education in Genetics (NCHPEG) to provide core competencies in …

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The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine

WebOur Farmington campus is home to The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine. Researchers here focus on human genomics, complementing our long history of …

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Animal Health Program The Jackson Laboratory

WebThe Jackson Laboratory is committed to setting quality standards in animal care and ensuring that these standards are maintained throughout all of our mouse colonies. Our …

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Strain Selection & Phenotyping The Jackson Laboratory

WebB6129SF2/J (Stock number 101045) Parent strains: C57BL/6J and 129S1/SvImJ (formerly 129S3/SvImJ) Suggested control for strains designated B6;129S. The controls noted in …

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