JAX Blog

Next generation transgenic mice for antibody discovery are here!

Antibodies have been part of the therapeutic toolbox for over 40 years and represent an exciting drug modality to treat various diseases, in particular cancer and autoimmune disorders1, providing...

The Jackson Laboratory and Allentown unveil a revolutionary AI-driven home-cage monitoring solution set to transform preclinical research

Researchers develop stress-free method to weigh mice using computer vision

The Jackson Laboratory has developed a computer vision-based method to accurately and continuously measure mouse body mass.

Cancer immunotherapy: getting a little help from ourselves

We review strategies and mouse models used to develop highly promising therapeutic treatments using the body’s own immune system in the fight against cancer.

Intersectional Genetics: Cre-lox with a twist

Limitations to scientific progress often arise not from a lack of curiosity or imagination, but rather from the tools and technologies available. While some research questions can be sufficiently...

7 tips for developing evidence-based online education for clinicians

  We recently published a paper in Journal of Genetic Counseling outlining our successful team-based approach to developing education for cardiology clinicians. Our collaboration with clinical and...

On the cusp?

I started covering the field of human genomics in depth around 2008. It was a time when whole genome sequencing (WGS) still cost millions of dollars per genome, and genome editing methods were so...

Top five ways JAX genetic counselors empower the biomedical community

Genetic counselors at The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) impact research and clinical education, developing and implementing initiatives that improve clinical care.  Below are the top five ways JAX...

Meet the newest Ph.D. students at JAX

Through this unique training opportunity, students apply for admission into doctoral programs at one of our partner institutions, and follow their academic degree requirements, while performing...

Stoveside Chats: Exploring the Asian Experience

In this episode of Stoveside Chats, Moses Davis, director for diversity, equity and inclusion at JAX, joins colleague Mai Hendrix for an engaging conversation about their personal experiences with...

Advancing cancer research and oncology

“Doing more of what we have today is not enough,” said National Cancer Institute Director Monica Bertagnolli, M.D., at the AACR annual meeting, “We need much more to cover the last mile.” What is...

DNA Day 2023 celebrations led by JAX Genomic Education

DNA Day is a global celebration of all-things genetics. Occurring annually on April 25, DNA Day commemorates the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA and the completion of the Human...

Stoveside Chats: The Relationship Between DEI and Sustainability

On this episode of Stoveside Chats, a cooking show that brings together individuals from different areas of JAX to discuss important topics casually while preparing food, Moses Davis, director for...

Chris Keene receives the Service Member Patriot Award

Keene was nominated by Ben Noyes, a building automation technician, who reports to Keene in his work for the Facilities team. Along with his full-time work at JAX, Noyes is an active member of the...

Meet the MCGI team

Jens Rueter, M.D. is the Chief Medical Director of The Jackson Laboratory, Medical Director of MCGI and Associate Director of Translational Education at the JAX Cancer Center. He has been...