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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. -
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? -
Blog PostNovember 27, 2019Assessing Patient Health Risks with Limited or Unknown Family History
Strategies for assessing health risks in patients with limited or unknown family health history.
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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 05, 2019Mighty mice head to space on important health mission
Researchers from JAX, UConn Health, and Connecticut Children’s sent genetically-engineered “Mighty Mice” to the International Space Station to learn about the effect of microgravity on muscle and bone loss. -
Press ReleaseNovember 26, 2019Gary Churchill elected as AAAS Fellow
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) has elected Jackson Laboratory Professor Gary Churchill as an AAAS Fellow, one of the nation's highest scientific distinctions.