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Research HighlightAugust 21, 2019The future of human and experimental genetics
This year, science luminaries came to Maine for an additional special symposium that celebrated the McKusick Short Course's 60th anniversary. The symposium title, “The Future of Human and Experimental Genetics,” foreshadowed the theme of the talks. -
Press ReleaseAugust 01, 2019Preventing anaphylaxis
New research by JAX Assistant Professor Adam Williams, published in Science, points the way to more precise allergy testing as well as identifying new approaches for treating allergy. -
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. -
Search MagazineJune 18, 2019Connected through Science
When Isabelle Chen, a senior at The Ethel Walker School in Simsbury, Conn., met Ann Bresnahan ‘69 during a science alumnae panel discussion at Bresnahan’s 50-year high school reunion, the two knew that they shared a passion for science.
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Featured ArticleAugust 21, 2019The long-term maintenance of sperm production in mammals
A research team led by Professor and Janeway Distinguished Chair Robert Braun, Ph.D., and Associate Research Scientist Manju Sharma, Ph.D., found a rare subpopulation of spermatogonial cells expressing a specific protein, EOMES, that appear to represent the elusive long-lived spermatogonial stem cells that support continued spermatogenesis. -
Search MagazineJuly 23, 2019Unraveling the genetics of heart failure
JAX predoctoral associate Anthony Pettinato has been awarded a fellowship from the American Heart Association to support his doctoral research program. He is using genetics to understand the causes of heart failure. -
Press ReleaseJuly 15, 2019Research team creates new research models for Snyder-Robinson Syndrome
Two new mouse models created to study neurological developments in Snyder-Robinson Syndrome to advance global understanding of this rare disease. -
Tech CornerJune 17, 2019The genome of Eve (the mouse)
C57BL/6—aka Black 6—is the most widely used mouse strain in research. Its reference genome was published in 2003 and has been carefully curated over the years since.