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JAX in Motion

JAX in Motion seeks to inspire and move audiences through a series of short documentaries. Presenting the groundbreaking research and discoveries being made by the exceptional scientific researchers at The Jackson Laboratory.

Gut microbiome may predict “invisible” chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID - Page Tile

Linking the microbiome and chronic fatigue syndrome

Previously undetectable biomarkers in gut bacteria, immune responses, and metabolism offer hope for future diagnostic tools. 

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The most complete view of the human genome yet sets new standard for use in precision medicine - Page Tile

Revealing the hidden genome

New research decodes the most elusive, difficult-to-sequence regions of the genome from populations around the world, rewriting knowledge of human biology and setting a new benchmark for precision medicine.

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Precision brain cancer diagnosis - Page Tile

Precision brain cancer diagnosis

What if brain tumors could be more accurately diagnosed? Melissa Kelly and the JAX Advanced Precision Medicine Laboratory are changing the lives of patients through cutting-edge testing.

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JAX in Motion - The Science of Mending Hearts - Page Tile

The science of mending hearts

What if the key to defeating heart failure wasn’t a one-size-fits-all solution — but a therapy tailored to your unique genetic code? Travis Hinson is turning that vision into reality.

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More than meets the eye - JAX in Motion - Page Tile

More than meets the eye

What if a routine eye scan could tell a doctor if you were at risk of Alzheimer’s disease? Gareth Howell is exploring how genetics shape the way our eyes—and brains—age.

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Tissue AI: The future of tumor imaging

Tissue AI is like upgrading from a paper atlas to a high-resolution, interactive GPS system. Traditional imaging methods are like a basic street map—outlining major landmarks but missing the fine details important to how a city truly functions.

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