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Why are patients with mitochondrial disease more susceptible to infections? New JAX study finds the answer

A discovery at The Jackson Laboratory reveals how dysfunctional mitochondria put the immune system on overdrive, leading to severe infections. Read full article.

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Tissue AI: The future of tumor imaging

What if scientists analyze every gene cell in a patient's sample to see not only their expression but where those cells are located within the tissue? Jeff Chuang is using artificial intelligence to make it happen. Read full article.

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How a CT law is tackling endometriosis, a common, painful disease that's hard to diagnose

How a CT law is tackling endometriosis, a common, painful disease that's hard to diagnose

WNPR visited JAX’s Farmington, Conn. campus to interview Elise Courtois, Jasmina Kuljancic and their collaborators about their work to understand the root causes of endometriosis and, possibly, pave the way to effective treatments and a cure.

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Gaining greater insights on the role of genetics and microglia and Alzheimer's disease: Gareth Howell, Ph.D.

Gaining greater insights on the role of genetics and microglia and Alzheimer's disease: Gareth Howell, Ph.D.

Neurology Live featured Gareth Howell in a video discussing the importance of using diverse mouse models to study Alzheimer's disease and the way microglia-based genetics can impact susceptibility to the disease. The video was filmed at the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference, which attracted more than 12,500 scientists from 93 countries.

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First-gen scientists leap hurdles and give back

First-gen scientists leap hurdles and give back

Nature Methods interviewed two first-generation students currently in the Summer Student Program (SSP): Ameleen Wong, who is working in Steve Murray's lab, and Travis Beckett, who is working in Carol Bult's lab. Both talked about their backgrounds and scientific aspirations for the future.


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Newsroom - News & Insights - Page Tile - Q&A: The changing face of cancer

Q&A: The changing face of cancer

Karolina Palucka, a leader in cancer immunology and director of the JAX National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center, is at the forefront of this effort.

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The seed and the soil: Utilizing mouse models to understand metastasis spread

By uncovering the biological mechanisms that allow metastasis to take hold, JAX researchers are laying the groundwork for future treatments that could make a real difference for patients.

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Newsroom - News & Insights - Page Tile - JAX research roundup: longevity, ancient DNA, and more

JAX research roundup: longevity, ancient DNA, and more

JAX scientists published 345 research papers and preprints in 2024—a record for the organization. Here is some notable news you may have missed.

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Thania Benios

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Thania Benios joined JAX in 2024. Prior to JAX, Thania spent more than 17 years promoting basic science and translational discoveries at universities and non-profit organizations, including the Rockefeller University, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill and JDRF. Thania holds degrees in neuroscience, journalism, and science writing from Trinity College and Columbia University and is a member of the board of directors of PRSA.

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Cara McDonough has worked at JAX since January 2021. Previously, she was a journalist, publishing essays and features for outlets including the Washington Post, The Boston Globe and the New Haven Independent. She began her writing career as a reporter at a weekly newspaper in North Carolina, where she covered town news, community events and had a regular column.

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