The Jackson Laboratory

Location: Farmington, CT

Leading the search for tomorrow's cures.

About The Jackson Laboratory

JAX pioneered the use of laboratory mice as models for human disease and provided the basis for many modern medical treatments. Today, our team combines mouse genetics, human genomics, cell-based studies, and computational modeling to define the underlying biology of a broad spectrum of diseases. The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research organization that leverages a unique combination of research, education, and resources. 

What's New at The Jackson Laboratory

What is the Difference Between Genetics and Genomics?

What is the Difference Between Genetics and Genomics?

By The Jackson Laboratory • 20 Aug, 2023
Everybody is familiar with genetics at some level, but what is genomics? Find out more about what genomics is and the difference between genetics and genomics other than the different spellings of each word.
What Makes Jackson Laboratory Unique?

What Makes Jackson Laboratory Unique?

By The Jackson Laboratory • 20 Aug, 2023
JAX leads the search to cure diseases rooted in our DNA - including Cancer, Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and Heart disease.
What Are Genes?

What Are Genes?

By The Jackson Laboratory • 20 Aug, 2023
Our genes are what shape us...literally. In this "Minute to Understanding" video, The Jackson Laboratory explains what genes are and how they ultimately shape every one of us.
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