Online MiniCourses

Browse our JAX Online MiniCourses – self-paced online learning from the genetics and genomics experts at The Jackson Laboratory.

Exploring Cancer Research: Tools and Technologies

Find out which tools and technologies are used by scientists to advance the field of cancer research, including sequencing, cell-based models of cancer, and mouse models of cancer.

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Introduction to Genetic Engineering

Learn the basics of three genetic engineering techniques that generate genetically modified mice used in biomedical research.

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Exploring Cancer: Biology and Inheritance

Discover the fundamental properties of cancer cells and explore the genetic basis, inheritance, risk factors and prevention of this disease.

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Mouse Genetic Diversity: Translating Discoveries to Humans

This MiniCourse introduces core concepts of genetically diverse mouse models and their applicability for common translational research studies.

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Common Laboratory Mouse Strains: A Beginner's Guide

This MiniCourse introduces inbred, outbred, and hybrid mouse strains and explains breeding schemes, nomenclature, genetic drift, finding phenotypic information, animal health and more.

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Mutant and Transgenic Mouse Strains: A Beginner's Guide

Learn how to create and use mutant and transgenic mouse strains for your research, through topics on genetic engineering, genetic background, nomenclature, selecting genetic controls and more.

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Mapping Complex Traits in Mice

Learn about the study of complex traits genetics in mice. Find out how inbred mouse strains and advanced mouse populations enable complex traits genetics techniques, such as QTL mapping.

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Diversity Outbred Mice

Interested in using genetically diverse mouse models as opposed to inbred strains? Learn about the Collaborative Cross (CC) & Diversity Outbred (DO) populations.

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Reproductive Biology of the Laboratory Mouse

Gain a basic understanding of laboratory mouse reproductive biology by examining basic anatomy, sex determination, the fertilization process, estrous cycle and more.

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Beyond Genes: Epigenetics, Environment, and Health

Gain a basic understanding of genetics versus epigenetics and learning about environmental causes and consequences of epigenetic changes in human and mouse model studies.

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Breeding Strategies: Simple to Complex

Depending on your research needs, breeding can be simple or complex. This course will help you figure out the most efficient breeding strategies for your experimental and control mice. Don't be afraid

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Genotyping Mice

Learn how to successfully run a JAX protocol to genotype your JAX mice.

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Sizing Mouse Colonies: A Beginner’s Guide

Learn how to size experimental mouse colonies to accurately match your research needs in a consistent manner with a minimum use of resources!

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Basics of CRISPR/Cas9

Get your research started with CRISPR/Cas9 genetic engineering technology by learning about nuclease biology, somatic and germline gene editing, avoiding off-target events and more.

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Cre-lox Technology in Mouse Modeling

Learn how to best use Cre-lox gene editing technology to genetically engineer general, tissue specific and inducible knockouts, apply the FLP-FRT system and turn on fluorescent reporter genes.

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History and Development of the Mouse Model System

Learn the history behind the development of the mouse as a model system for human disease through landmark experiments, classical genetics and groundbreaking discoveries.

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