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Self-paced online learning from the genetics and genomics experts at The Jackson Laboratory
Online MicroLessons
Have 15 minutes? Engage with a key introductory topic by enrolling in a free Online MicroLesson. Complete three related MicroLessons for the option to purchase a JAX digital badge and certificate!
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Online MiniCourses
Have a few hours? Learn more about key foundational topics by enrolling in a free Online MiniCourse with the option to purchase and share a JAX digital badge and certificate! Select MiniCourses are also available in Spanish and Mandarin.
1-2 hours
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After successfully completing any Online MicroSeries or MiniCourse, you can purchase a JAX digital badge credential and certificate. Advance your career by easily and instantly sharing your new knowledge and achievements on social media platforms, your resume and more!
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小鼠遗传学基础
本简明课程概括了在遗传学和基因组学研究中使用小鼠的独特优势。您将了解到孟德尔遗传学，能够认知繁育计划和遗传学资源，解释小鼠品系命名法，并探索基因改造小鼠的优势。
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Scientific Communication
Wondering how to craft a pitch, talk, blog, or manuscript? Learn the essentials of the major forms of scientific communication in this MicroLesson!
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小鼠模型系统的历史和发展
您将了解到促使小鼠成为遗传学、基因组学和生物医学研究首要动物模型系统的历史事件。
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The Complexity of Rare Disease
Learn about the complexity of rare disease and the unique difficulty it presents to patients and families by exploring the patient journey—from diagnosis to research to drug development.
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FAIR Data Principles to Empower Biomedical Research
Find out why FAIR data principles have become increasingly important in the context of genetic and genomic data in biomedical research.
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MicroSeries Trivia: The Whole Scientist™ Foundational Skills
Have you completed all three MicroLessons in this MicroSeries? Show what you know for the option to purchase a digital badge and certificate!
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MicroSeries Trivia: The Inbred Mouse
Have you completed all three MicroLessons in this MicroSeries? Show what you know for the option to purchase a digital badge and certificate!
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MicroSeries
Mentoring Students and Trainees
Discover the foundational principles and strategies of effective scientific mentorship in this MicroLesson.
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MicroLessons
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Laboratory Management
How do you manage laboratory staff and resources effectively? Discover the essentials in this MicroLesson!
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ABC's of Mouse Genetic Terminology
Did you know that some genetic terms can have multiple meanings? Let's learn something new or refresh what you already know!
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Mouse as a Model for Understanding Human Biology and Disease
What makes the inbred mouse an ideal research model for understanding human biology and disease? Find out in this MicroLesson!
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实验室小鼠生殖生物学
本简明课程使学员能够掌握实验室小鼠生殖生物学的基础知识。您将了解到生殖解剖学、受精过程、雌性实验室小鼠生殖状态以及关于一般种群维护的繁育性能。
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Basics of CRISPR/Cas9
Get your research started with CRISPR/Cas9 genetic engineering technology by learning about nuclease biology, somatic and germline gene editing, avoiding off-target events and more.
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Sizing Mouse Colonies
Learn how to size experimental mouse colonies to accurately match your research needs in a consistent manner with a minimum use of resources!
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Cre-lox Technology in Mouse Modeling
Learn how to best use Cre-lox gene editing technology to genetically engineer general, tissue specific and inducible knock-outs, apply the FLP-FRT system and turn on fluorescent reporter genes.
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Breeding Strategies: Simple to Complex
Depending on your research needs, breeding can be simple or complex. This course will help you figure out the most efficient breeding strategies for your experimental and control mice. Don't be afraid of Punnett squares!
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MicroSeries Trivia: Laboratory Mouse Basics
Have you completed all three MicroLessons in this MicroSeries? Show what you know for the option to purchase a digital badge and certificate!
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MicroSeries
The Promise of Cancer Genomics
Why take a genomic approach to cancer research, diagnosis and treatment? Learn about the many benefits in this MicroLesson!
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MicroLessons
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MicroSeries Trivia: Research Mouse Models
Have you completed all three MicroLessons in this MicroSeries? Show what you know for the option to purchase a digital badge and certificate!
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Key Elements of In Vivo Study Design
Which elements of in vivo study design are essential for conducting preclinical research with mouse models of disease? Find out in this MicroLesson!
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Genotyping Mice
Why is genotyping so important when working with mice in research? When should you genotype your mouse, and which strategy should you use? Learn how to successfully run a JAX protocol to genotype your JAX mice.
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Exploring Cancer Research: Tools and Technologies
Learn about genetic and genomic cancer research. Find out which tools and technologies are used by researchers and scientists to advance the field of cancer research, including sequencing, cell-based models of cancer, and mouse models of cancer.
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Mouse Genetic Diversity: Translating Discoveries to Humans
This MiniCourse introduces core concepts of genetically diverse mouse models and their applicability for common translational research studies.
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Mapping Complex Traits in Mice
You will learn about the study of complex traits genetics in mice. Find out how inbred mouse strains and advanced mouse populations enable complex traits genetics techniques, such as Quantitative Trait Locus (QTL) mapping.
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Exploring Cancer Biomarker Testing
Learn about benefits, limitations, and challenges of using biomarker testing to inform treatment decisions for cancer patients.
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Diversity Outbred Mice
Interested in learning about an application of Diversity Outbred mice to study complex traits in a population study? Learn about genetically diverse mouse models, the Collaborative Cross (CC) and Diversity Oubred (DO).
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Identifying Red Flags and Patterns that Increase Cancer Risk
Practice identifying genetic risk factors for cancer.
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Genomic Testing for the Healthy Individual
Practice identifying patient motivations for genomic testing and assessing if a genomic test is a good fit.
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Beyond Genes: Epigenetics, Environment and Health
Gain a basic understanding of genetics versus epigenetics and learn about environmental causes and consequences of epigenetic changes in human and mouse model studies.
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Choosing the Best Genomic Tumor Test
Identify the benefits and limitations of genomic tumor test options.
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Exome Testing for Diagnosis
Practice identifying patients who may benefit from exome testing and communicating with patients, families, and genetic experts about testing.
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Exploring Pharmacogenomic Testing
Learn how to determine whether pharmacogenomic testing is appropriate for the patient and practice applying test results to patient management.
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Common Laboratory Mouse Strains: A Beginner's Guide
This MiniCourse introduces inbred, outbred and hybrid mouse strains and explains breeding schemes, nomenclature, genetic drift and more.
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Mutant and Transgenic Mouse Strains: A Beginner's Guide
Learn how to create and use mutant and transgenic mouse strains for your research through topics on genetic engineering, genetic background, nomenclature, selecting genetic controls and more.
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From Sweet Peas to Inbred Mice
Discover genetic and genomic research highlights utilizing mice via an interactive timeline.
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Introduction to Genetic Engineering
Learn the basics of three genetic engineering techniques that generate genetically modified mice used in biomedical research.
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Why Genetically Engineer a Mouse?
Studying the molecular effects of a mutation in genetically engineered mice makes sense! Learn why.
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Inbred and Hybrid Mouse Nomenclature
In research, scientific communications, colony management and more, using correct mouse nomenclature is essential! Learn the basic naming conventions you need in order to communicate clearly and accurately about inbred and hybrid mice.
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Creating Mouse Genetic Resources for Your Research
Have you ever wondered about how mouse genetic resources are created? Let's find out!
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Genetically Diverse Mice
Why use genetically diverse mouse populations to improve the role of mice in biological discovery? Introducing two complementary genetically diverse mouse strains, the Collaborative Cross (CC) and the Diversity Outbred (DO)!
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Reproductive Biology of the Laboratory Mouse
Gain an understanding of laboratory mouse reproductive biology by examining basic anatomy, sex determination, the fertilization process, the estrous cycle and more.
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Inbred Mouse Strains for Genetic and Genomic Studies
What are the unique advantages of using inbred mice in genetic and genomic research? Learn about different types of inbred mouse strains and the inbred breeding scheme.
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History and Development of the Mouse Model System
Learn the history behind the development of the mouse as a model system for human disease through landmark experiments, classical genetics and groundbreaking discoveries.
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The Basic Inbred Strain Experiment
Inbred strains are powerful tools for genetic and genomic research. So how do researchers conduct an inbred strain experiment? Find out in this MicroLesson!
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Cepas de Ratones Endogámicos y Recursos Genéticos: Guía para Principiantes
Si es nuevo en la realización de investigaciones genéticas o genómicas con ratones de laboratorio, este MiniCurso le proporciona información los conceptos fundamentales relacionados con las cepas de ratones endogámicos y la creación de recursos genéticos.
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Cepas de Ratón Mutantes y Transgénicos: Guía para Principiantes
Si es nuevo en la realización de investigaciones genéticas o genómicas con ratones de laboratorio, este MiniCurso le proporciona información esencial sobre las cepas de ratones mutantes y transgénicos.
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Cepas Comunes de Ratones de Laboratorio: Guía para Principiantes
Si es nuevo en la realización de investigaciones genéticas o genómicas con ratones de laboratorio, este MiniCurso le proporciona información esencial sobre las cepas de ratón de uso frecuente: ratones endogámicos, híbridos y exogámicos.
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Exploring Cancer: Biology and Inheritance
Discover the fundamental properties of cancer cells and explore the genetic basis, inheritance, risk factors and prevention of this disease.
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Exploring Rare Disease Through Translational Research
Learn how mouse models help researchers disentangle the complexity of rare disease and help drive preclinical drug development.
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Genomic Databases: A Beginner's Guide
New! Gain a basic understanding of genomic data analysis by focusing on essential topics such as genomic data structures, annotation, and sequence alignment within the context of web-based genomic databases.
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