The Jackson Laboratory (JAX)
Independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution specialized in genetics, genomics and mouse models of disease.
Founded in 1929, we are an NCI-designated Cancer Center since 1983 and an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit research organization with over 85 years of experience in genetics and genomics research. JAX blends the brightest minds with state-of-the-art resources to accelerate discovery.
Areas of Discovery (75+ Principal Investigators, >250 Ph.D.s, M.D.s, and D.V.M.s):
• Cancer: We are a National Cancer Institute designated Cancer Center focusing on cancer initiation, progression, prevention and therapies.
• Developmental/reproductive biology: birth defects, Down syndrome, osteoporosis, fertility
• Immunology: HIV-AIDS, anemia, autoimmunity, cancer immunology, immune disorders, lupus, transplant rejection
• Metabolic diseases: atherosclerosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, obesity, microbiome
• Neurobiology: blindness, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, deafness, epilepsy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, neurodegenerative diseases
• Neurobehavioral disorders: autism, addiction, depression
Visit website: https://www.jax.org/
Details last updated 17-Sep-2020
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The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) News
Unlocking the Secrets to a Longer Life through Calorie Restriction
Nature - 09-Oct-2024
A major study shows genetics and immunity are key to the lifespan benefits of calorie restriction
Read more...Antioxidants and seasickness meds show promise in extending life in male mice
Live Forever Club - 11-Dec-2023
The gender-specific effects observed underscore the complexity of ageing
Read more...Actio Biosciences secures $55M to develop drugs using precision medicine
Business Wire - 12-Sep-2023
Lead program targets TRPV4, an ion channel that is involved in several diseases
Read more...Hevolution Foundation allocates over $20 Million to promote aging research through HF-AGE grant program
Live Forever Club - 23-May-2023
Nine innovative projects, spread over seven US institutions, set to receive funding
Read more...Microbiome differences were associated with increased frailty, not chronological age
The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) - 19-Oct-2022
Skin microbiome emerged as the primary reservoir for infection risk associated with frailty
Read more...Longevica plans to launch open source platform in 2022, accelerating longevity research
Longevity Technology - 25-Nov-2021
Raised $2.5 million to discover and sell life extension products directly to consumers
Read more...Treating space induced muscle and bone loss in mice
Astronomy - 09-Sep-2020
We can probably take space holidays without worrying about muscle wasting in future
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