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Our contributions

The Jackson Laboratory's contributions to biomedical research extend far beyond our Bar Harbor campus. Indeed, our resources and expertise enable and improve research throughout the world and have played a role in countless genetics and clinical breakthroughs. The following is a sampling of recent discoveries to which we have contributed.

Select a disease or condition Aging research ALS research Alzheimer's research Angelman syndrome research Brain disease research Cancer research Depression research Diabetes research Down syndrome research Eye disease research Infertility research Multiple sclerosis research Obesity research Pregnancy research and health Rett syndrome research Sex differentiation research

HIV suppressed by novel therapy in first-ever animal model - August 7, 2008 Researchers suppress HIV through a novel therapy in a mouse model developed by Jackson Laboratory researcher.

Stopping cancer before it starts - May 11, 2008 New lymphoma vaccine using DNA expressing ALK protein offers promise.

All fat is not created equal - May 7, 2008 New insight found into the different roles of visceral versus subcutaneous fat.

Insight into lung cancer - February 17, 2008 Chromosome wear and tear can both cause and suppress lung cancer.

Finding the genetic needle in the haystack - February 1, 2008 Jackson researchers refine the process for finding genes that contribute to complex traits.

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