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Blog PostJanuary 24, 2020Using prenatal cell-free DNA screening to prepare for a gender reveal
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that both aneuploidy screening and diagnostic testing options be offered to all pregnant women. -
Press ReleaseJanuary 21, 2020Andy Greene changes teams
Distinguished biomedical engineer and researcher comes to The Jackson Laboratory -
Blog PostDecember 23, 2019Genetic testing can decrease but not rule out cancer risk
Breast cancer risk assessment is increasingly included in primary care. As a rule of thumb, approximately 5-10% of individuals with a breast cancer diagnosis will be found to carry a pathogenic variant (mutation). -
Press ReleaseDecember 18, 2019JAX receives $2.5M from The Mark Foundation for breakthrough cancer immunotherapy project
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has received $2.5 million from The Mark Foundation for Cancer Research to study in mice the influence of host genetics on response to immunotherapy. The goal of this project is to generate insights that will empower future decisions about the best treatments for cancer patients based on their genetic backgrounds.
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Press ReleaseJanuary 23, 2020Small molecules big data for health and disease
Jackson Laboratory (JAX) Associate Professor Shuzhao Li uses high-resolution mass spectrometers to quantify metabolism, measuring thousands of small molecules in the body. -
Tech CornerJanuary 21, 20205 questions with Katja Brose
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) Science Program Officer Katja Brose visited JAX to speak about CZI and moderate an Alzheimer’s disease research panel discussion at the JAX Healthcare Forum, an annual gathering of leaders in a wide variety of healthcare fields. JAX was able to catch up with Dr. Brose after her sessions. -
Blog PostDecember 20, 2019Genomic medicine, a decade later
Genomic research has made tremendous progress over the past decade. So what are the next steps, especially for bringing research discoveries into the clinic? -
Featured ArticleDecember 10, 2019Am I at risk for Alzheimer's? The answer could be hiding in your genes
Will I get Alzheimer's? This is a common concern among many. Here, we explain who is at risk and why the answer may be in your genes.