Jackson Laboratory
Jackson Laboratory
Jackson Laboratory (pronunciation: JAK-suhn LAB-ruh-tor-ee) is a nonprofit genetics research institution that is renowned for its contributions to biomedical research.
Etymology
The laboratory was named after its founder, Clarence Cook Little, who was often referred to by his nickname, "Jackson". The term "laboratory" is derived from the Latin laboratorium, meaning a place of work or a place where people conduct scientific research.
History
Jackson Laboratory was established in 1929 in Bar Harbor, Maine, with the aim of advancing knowledge in the field of genetics and improving human health. The laboratory has since grown into a global leader in genetics research, with additional facilities in Sacramento, California, and Farmington, Connecticut.
Research
The laboratory's research focuses on understanding the genetic basis of human disease, developing genomic solutions for disease prevention, and improving the accuracy of diagnostic tests. The laboratory is also known for its mouse models, which are used in research institutions worldwide.
Related Terms
- Genetics: The study of genes, genetic variation, and heredity in living organisms.
- Biomedical Research: The application of the natural sciences, especially the biological and physiological sciences, to clinical medicine.
- Nonprofit: An organization that uses its surplus revenues to further achieve its purpose or mission, rather than distributing its surplus income to the organization's directors as profit or dividends.
- Mouse Model: A living, non-human animal used during the research and investigation of human disease, for the purpose of better understanding the disease without the added risk of causing harm to humans during the initial research stages.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Jackson Laboratory
- Wikipedia's article - Jackson Laboratory
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