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.
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March 22, 2009 Possible multiple sclerosis disease pathway discovered Mechanism that allows immune system cells into the brain revealed in new research. |
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March 20, 2009 New Parkinson's disease procedure may improve current therapies Researchers develop less invasive electrical stimulation technique to augment dopamine therapy. |
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March 19, 2009 Gene strongly implicated in schizophrenia Research reveals much more about the DISC1 gene's function and possible disease pathways. |
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March 15, 2009 Interrupting the fat storage pipeline Researchers successfully disrupt dietary fat assimilation without significant side effects. |
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March 8, 2009 Gene therapy offers promising new way to treat obesity Direct administration of key energy regulation protein has significant effect in mice. |
