Jackson Laboratory

The Jackson Laboratory is a non-profit research institution based in Bar Harbor, Maine, and other locations. It specializes in genetics and genomics, focusing on how genes affect health and disease. The lab breeds and provides mouse models for scientific research, which are crucial for understanding human diseases and developing treatments. Researchers from around the world use these models to conduct studies on cancer, diabetes, and other conditions. The Jackson Laboratory also engages in educational outreach, training scientists, and collaborating with other institutions to advance biomedical research.