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The Jackson Laboratory

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Est. 1929, JAX is a nonprofit scientific research institute specializing in genetics, genomics, mouse, and cellular models of disease. www.jax.org

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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 30/09/2026
Do your best ideas happen at the intersection of disciplines? JAX is recruiting faculty in aging, systems immunology, and computational biology to join a collaborative research community in Bar Harbor, Maine. go.jax.org/276n55 #AcademicSky
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 29/09/2026
Nearly 450 experts gathered in NYC for the inaugural JAX-NYSCF Conference, marking 20 years of iPSCs and a new chapter for stem cell science. 🧬 Read the full recap and see photos from the event: www.jax.org/news-and-insights/2026/…
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 25/09/2026
One wrong letter in your DNA can cause a rare disease. Gene editing lets us go in and fix it. 🧬 Here’s a quick break down CRISPR, base editing & prime editing. Learn more about how JAX scientists are using these techniques to correct rare disease mutations in the lab: bit.ly/3VPcUGA
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 23/09/2026
JAX is recruiting faculty in aging, systems immunology, and computational biology to help accelerate discoveries that improve human health. go.jax.org/276n55 #AcademicSky
Open faculty positions in Bar Harbor are announced with an invitation to apply and join at JAX, featuring The Jackson Laboratory logo on a blue gradient background.
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 23/09/2026
Day one of the 2026 JAX-NYSCF Conference is underway! 🧬 We’ve kicked things off hearing from leaders in the field, engaging panel discussions and plenty of opportunities to make connections. It’s already been a great day of ideas, collaboration and conversation — and we’re just getting started.
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 18/09/2026
🚨⏳ Registration closing for the 2026 JAX–NYSCF Conference at The Rockefeller University in New York, September 23 - 24. Don’t miss it! Register today: go.jax.org/jax-nyscf-conf
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 16/09/2026
Science moves faster with the right team and resources. JAX is recruiting faculty in aging, systems immunology, and computational biology to join a collaborative research environment supported by advanced scientific services and data science initiatives. go.jax.org/276n55 #AcademicSky
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 10/09/2026
Faculty recruitment is open at JAX. We're seeking researchers working in aging, systems immunology, and computational biology to join our Bar Harbor campus and help advance discoveries in genetics, genomics, and human health. go.jax.org/276n55 #AcademicSky
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 07/09/2026
🚨⏳ Registration closing for the 2026 JAX–NYSCF Conference at The Rockefeller University in New York, September 23 - 24. Don’t miss it! Register today: go.jax.org/jax-nyscf-conf
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 03/09/2026
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"There has been a lack of consensus on the definition of cerebral palsy and on the role of genetics in disease pathogenesis, leading to substantial variability in whether a child is diagnosed with CP... A Better understanding of specific genetic variants has the potential to improve our understanding of the biology of the disease."
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 03/09/2026
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“Genomics in Action brings to life important concepts and skills in biomedical research and healthcare while providing concrete examples of how they are used across multiple career paths. We are thrilled to have partnered with the CSCU system to develop these resources and support the growth of the biomedical workforce across Connecticut and beyond,” said Sarah Wojiski, Ph.D. director of education at JAX and principal investigator on the grant.
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 02/09/2026
🚨⏳ Registration closing for the 2026 JAX–NYSCF Conference at The Rockefeller University in New York, September 23 - 24. Don’t miss it! Register today: go.jax.org/jax-nyscf-conf
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 31/08/2026
Jalili is investigating whether our skin microbiome could serve as a window into the biology of aging and frailty.
Quote from Sasan Jalili - The skin microbiome may not only reflect aging, but in some cases may help shape barrier decline, inflammation, immune changes, and repair. Once we understand that relationship, we'll have better strategies to shift it towards repair, or to prevent the chronic inflammation and other changes observed in the aging population.
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 20/08/2026
How do we inspire the next generation of scientists? Start with teachers. 🧬👩‍🏫 The JAX Teaching the Genome Generation™ supports educators with hands-on genomics training and classroom-ready tools that help bring modern science to students. See how in our new video and story: bit.ly/4gsOJVn
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 07/08/2026
Pre-cancerous blood cells can actively reshape their surroundings, prematurely aging cells in the bone marrow to create conditions that favor their own growth and, potentially, increase the risk of blood cancer, according to a new study from JAX's @trowbridgelab.bsky.social 🧪🧬
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New JAX research shows mutant blood cells reshape the bone marrow environment in ways that promote disease progression, opening new avenues for prevention.
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 05/08/2026
Advances in iPSC biology have brought cell replacement therapies to the forefront of translational research. Don’t miss this conversation during the JAX-NYSCF Conference September 23-24 in New York: go.jax.org/jax-nyscf-conf
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 31/07/2026
At 18 months old, Arya Singh (left) was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy — the leading genetic cause of death for babies and children. 🧬
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 29/07/2026
Rare diseases often present some of the greatest challenges in biomedical research—and some of the greatest opportunities for impact. Don’t miss this conversation during the JAX-NYSCF Conference September 23-24 in New York: go.jax.org/jax-nyscf-conf
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 23/07/2026
Researchers increasingly understand endometriosis as a systemic disease disrupting multiple organs, fertility, mental health and daily life. At JAX, Elise Courtois leads a team that's finding answers for millions affected. From Search Magazine, by JAX: go.jax.org/wl6wdi 🧬 🧪 🎗️
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 22/07/2026
How does the brain develop—and what happens when that process goes awry? Don’t miss this conversation during the JAX-NYSCF Conference September 23-24 in New York: go.jax.org/jax-nyscf-conf 🧠 🧪 🧬
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 22/07/2026
Researchers increasingly understand endometriosis as a systemic disease disrupting multiple organs, fertility, mental health and daily life. At JAX, Elise Courtois leads a team that's finding answers for millions affected. From Search Magazine, by JAX: go.jax.org/wl6wdi 🧬 🧪 🎗️
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 15/07/2026
New cellular models are revolutionizing the field of biomedicine, but how can we best synergize them with the rich existing data from animal models? Register to join the discussion with world-leading experts at the JAX-NYSCF Conference September 23-24 in New York: go.jax.org/jax-nyscf-conf
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 14/07/2026
This story was featured in Search Magazine, a publication from The Jackson Laboratory focused on research discoveries and human health. Learn more ⤵️ 🧬 About the ITP: go.jax.org/jaxITP 🗞️ About Search with our interactive PDF online: go.jax.org/iqydki
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 13/07/2026
Last chance to register! Spend a couple of hours with JAX scientists at this free community event, virtual or in person. go.jax.org/FFD26-3 Special thanks to our Discovery Diver Sponsor, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 12/07/2026
A JAX Summer Student Program participant season: get research experience, build connections, and create memories in & beyond lab. Interested in educational opportunities at JAX? Explore: education.learning.jax.org/?utm_sou… PS: Would you (or did you 👀) tip over?
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 09/07/2026
Why is it so compelling? What is special about doing it now? Where is the field headed in just the next 5 years? From the front of the science uncovering the mechanisms of the biology of aging: JAX Professor and Evnin Family Chair, Ron Korstanje. 🧬 🧪 From Search, by JAX: go.jax.org/av17wd
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 08/07/2026
How do we help the body repair, regenerate and recover from disease? Register to join the discussion with world-leading experts at the JAX-NYSCF Conference September 23-24 in New York: go.jax.org/jax-nyscf-conf
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 07/07/2026
Attendance is free, virtual or in person, in Bar Harbor. Save your seat now: go.jax.org/FFD26-2 Special thanks to our Discovery Diver Sponsor, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 03/07/2026
It's almost Fourth of July, but these aren't fireworks! 🎆 🎇 This false-color microscopy image shows Dopaminergic (DA) neurons — a specialized class of nerve cells in the brain that primarily synthesize and release the neurotransmitter dopamin. 🧠 (No wonder it makes us happy to look at it!)
a microscopy image of dopaminergic (DA) neurons. Blue lines with redish cells on a black bacground
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 30/06/2026
When it comes to the complexity of human aging, ask better questions. @jaxeducation.bsky.social is helping three researchers design more rigorous, predictive studies in aging, combining mice, data, and computational tools. More @ go.jax.org/iygk27 From Search Magazine 🧬
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 29/06/2026
JAX’s annual Forum for Discovery is available in person in Bar Habor or virtually via Zoom. Join us July 16 for an inside look at new frontiers in Parkinson's and cancer research. Save your free seat: go.jax.org/FFD26-1 Special thanks to Discovery Diver Sponsor, Bar Harbor Bank & Trust.
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 26/06/2026
More accurate models = better tools to study and treat Alzheimer’s. JAX scientists are developing next-generation models through the MODEL-AD Consortium to better capture the complexity of the disease. 🧬 🧪 Read how now: go.jax.org/u4atc5 From Search Magazine, by JAX.
Cover of a publication with the title "Beyond the Barrier." Below is a subtitle, "A new model for late-onset Alzheimer’s driving critical momentum in research." The background includes scientific imagery.A text-based image about Alzheimer's disease. It states that every three seconds someone develops the disease, with over 90% of cases occurring in adults over 65. The text highlights a research gap, with most models focusing on a rare familial form of Alzheimer's. An image of brain scans of a mouse is included. The mismatch in research focus has slowed the progress in effective therapies for millions affected.Text describing JAX's involvement in the National Institute of Aging-funded MODEL-AD Consortium. It highlights the development of research models for late-onset Alzheimer's disease and JAX’s commitment to open science and accessibility.Text describing efforts to improve Alzheimer's disease research through drug screening and collaboration at JAX, aiming to make the disease preventable, treatable, and curable.
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 26/06/2026
More accurate models = better tools to study and treat Alzheimer’s. JAX scientists are developing next-generation models through the MODEL-AD Consortium to better capture the complexity of the disease. 🧬 🧪 Read how now: go.jax.org/u4atc5 From Search Magazine, by JAX.
Cover of a publication with the title "Beyond the Barrier." Below is a subtitle, "A new model for late-onset Alzheimer’s driving critical momentum in research." The background includes scientific imagery.
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 25/06/2026
We're excited to announce that @jaxeducation.bsky.social has received a prize today in the global Tools Competition as one of 21 winning teams building or expanding learning tools to address pressing issues in education. 📖 Learn more: go.jax.org/2026toolscomp
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 22/06/2026
At JAX, researchers are bringing together mouse models, cells, and data to better understand Alzheimer’s disease and identify new paths to treatment. By connecting insights across model systems, scientists are accelerating the search for therapies that can make a difference. 🧠 bit.ly/43JJMRX
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 21/06/2026
🧠Today is #TheLongestDay, a global movement to raise awareness and support the fight against Alzheimer's disease. At JAX, researchers are pushing beyond the limits of traditional research: uncovering new insights, identifying therapeutic targets, and accelerating the path to effective treatments.
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 17/06/2026
JAX scientists are exploring similar genes, proteins and pathways in the eye in the early stages of glaucoma and in Alzheimer’s disease + creating a next-generation brain atlas to map to solve neuro's biggest challenges. 🧬 🧪 Read how now: go.jax.org/2e6uqf From Search Magazine, by JAX.
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 15/06/2026
🧪🧠 By studying lipids, Kristen O'Connell is uncovering how memory breaks down over time and how to preserve it. Learn more about this work and how O'Connell hopes to fill critical gaps in our understanding of Alzheimer's disease in the next five to 10 years: bit.ly/4vHWfkW
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 13/06/2026
Prices for the 2026 JAX-NYSCF Conference will increase beginning June 23. 🧪 🧬 Register now to save on this can't-miss conference in translational stem cell science where you will leave with new ideas and connections to accelerate your research . go.jax.org/jax-nyscf-conf
Promotional image for the JAX-NYSCF Conference, taking place September 23-24, 2026, at The Rockefeller University, New York. The text encourages registration and highlights the focus on advancing translational stem cell science.
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 12/06/2026
JAX scientists are identifying immune signatures associated with healthy aging versus decline to inform approaches to disease prevention in older adults. 🧬 🧪 Read how now: go.jax.org/lpykl9
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 12/06/2026
🧠 In 2026, JAX Education welcomed researchers from around the world for immersive Alzheimer's and aging-focused training programs designed to accelerate discovery and collaboration. Interested in attending a 2027 course? We'd love to hear from you. 🔗 bit.ly/4eljE4W
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 11/06/2026
Prices for the 2026 JAX-NYSCF Conference will increase beginning June 23. 🧪 🧬 Register now to save on this can't-miss conference in translational stem cell science where you will leave with new ideas and connections to accelerate your research . go.jax.org/jax-nyscf-conf
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 10/06/2026
Age is the biggest risk factor for cancer. 🧬 🧪 🎗️ JAX scientists are analyzing tissues and cells with advanced imaging and leveraging machine learning to model the puzzling link one cell at a time. Read about it in this article from the latest issue of Search: go.jax.org/27q5hz
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 09/06/2026
Prices for the 2026 JAX-NYSCF Conference will increase beginning June 23. 🧪 🧬 Register now to save on this can't-miss conference in translational stem cell science where you will leave with new ideas and connections to accelerate your research . go.jax.org/jax-nyscf-conf
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 09/06/2026
What if the eye could help reveal what's happening in the brain? 🧪🧠 JAX researchers are studying how retinal aging may provide new clues about Alzheimer’s disease risk and progression. Learn more: www.jax.org/news-and-insights/2025/…
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 08/06/2026
Why does chemotherapy affect hair loss? 🧪 This is one segment of a 5-minute crash course on how cancer therapies work, at the most basic level. Developed with The Maine Cancer Genomics Initiative to support clearer cancer conversation and empower your entire care team: youtu.be/cT3E1OzxZnY
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 08/06/2026
The agenda for the 2026 JAX-NYSCF Conference is now live. Join global leaders in stem cell science, cellular engineering, genetics, and translational research for two days of groundbreaking science and collaboration. Explore the full agenda and speaker lineup: go.jax.org/jax-nyscf-conf
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 08/06/2026
🎗️ 🧪 On Cancer Survivors Day, and every day, Cora is helping make cancer care a little more human with The Maine Cancer Genomic Initiative. Get the full story: go.jax.org/cora
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 07/06/2026
5 bite-sized stories. 🧪 🧬 For more about the search to increase healthspan, not just lifespan, read our latest issue of Search Magazine: go.jax.org/iqydki
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The Jackson Laboratory @jax.org · 05/06/2026
The agenda for the 2026 JAX-NYSCF Conference is now live. Join global leaders in stem cell science, cellular engineering, genetics, and translational research for two days of groundbreaking science and collaboration. Explore the full agenda and speaker lineup: go.jax.org/jax-nyscf-conf
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