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Press ReleaseMarch 25, 2020Expediting COVID-19 research
The Jackson Laboratory is delivering a unique transgenic mouse model to the world's research community. -
Blog PostJanuary 15, 2020Want to know what to feed mice?
"Mice need to eat a well-balanced diet” is a simple and accepted fact of research. But what type of options are available, and which is right for the mice in your facility? Here is an overview of the types of diets, formulations, sterilization techniques, and potential research variables involved in mouse diets. -
Blog PostDecember 23, 2019Nude Mice - More than What Meets the Naked Eye
The mouse is arguably the most widely used mammalian model in biomedical research. Among the various mouse models, nude mice were the first immunocompromised strain to be used in research. Despite advances in the field, nude mice remain an essential player in various studies. Here’s a little background on nude mice and how to handle them. -
Research HighlightSeptember 20, 2019An epigenetic eraser
The genome editing tool, Casilio, can be used to efficiently remove methyl groups from DNA and activate expression of methylation-silenced genes in experimental systems. Casilio was created by Jackson Laboratory Assistant Professor Albert Cheng.
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Press ReleaseMarch 10, 2020Serving the needs of the biomedical research community
JAX receives $6.1M, 5-year NIH grant for laboratory mouse resource program. -
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). -
Research HighlightOctober 31, 2019Improving transgene research with split selectable markers
JAX Assistant Professor Albert Cheng led a team to develop split selectable markers, a method that can indicate the successful integration of multiple transgenes. -
Tech CornerJuly 17, 2019Improved methods, expanded capabilities: Analyzing cells one at a time
Researchers are able to do many things today that were impossible five, three, even one year ago. Some of the new options are science-fiction-level impressive.