New CARDIOVERSE project combines AI, stem cells, and genetic variation to predict drug safety before human trials. Read full article.
By pairing stem cell technology with genetic diversity, JAX researchers uncover why identical mutations can lead to severe disease in some—and no symptoms in others. Read full article.
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WNPR visited JAX’s Farmington, Conn. campus to interview Elise Courtois, Jasmina Kuljancic and their collaborators about their work to understand the root causes of endometriosis and, possibly, pave the way to effective treatments and a cure.
Neurology Live featured Gareth Howell in a video discussing the importance of using diverse mouse models to study Alzheimer's disease and the way microglia-based genetics can impact susceptibility to the disease. The video was filmed at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference, which attracted more than 12,500 scientists from 93 countries.
Nature Methods interviewed two first-generation students currently in the Summer Student Program (SSP): Ameleen Wong, who is working in Steve Murray's lab, and Travis Beckett, who is working in Carol Bult's lab. Both talked about their backgrounds and scientific aspirations for the future.
Gain insights into bioscience, technology and the quest to improve human health. Browse all News & Insights.
Karolina Palucka, a leader in cancer immunology and director of the JAX National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center, is at the forefront of this effort.
By uncovering the biological mechanisms that allow metastasis to take hold, JAX researchers are laying the groundwork for future treatments that could make a real difference for patients.
JAX scientists published 345 research papers and preprints in 2024—a record for the organization. Here is some notable news you may have missed.
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