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JAX Online MiniCourses (English)

Free, self-paced online learning that takes 1–2 hours to complete
Designed for in-depth learning about foundational genetics and genomics topics
Includes narrated instructional videos with embedded interactive activities, eBooks, recommended resources and a quiz
Earn a JAX digital badge and certificate for $10 USD upon successful completion

JAX Digital Badge Credentials & Certificates

JAX Digital Badge Credentials & Certificates

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!

Genomic Databases: A Beginner's Guide

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.

Exploring Rare Disease Through Translational Research

Exploring Rare Disease Through Translational Research

Learn how mouse models help researchers disentangle the complexity of rare disease and help drive preclinical drug development.

Exploring Cancer: Biology and Inheritance

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.

Exploring Cancer Research: Tools and Technologies

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.

Common Laboratory Mouse Strains: A Beginner's Guide

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.

Mutant and Transgenic Mouse Strains: A Beginner's Guide

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.

Mapping Complex Traits in Mice

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.

Mouse Genetic Diversity: Translating Discoveries to Humans

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.

Diversity Outbred Mice

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).

Reproductive Biology of the Laboratory Mouse

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.

Beyond Genes: Epigenetics, Environment and Health

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.

Breeding Strategies: Simple to Complex

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!

Genotyping Mice

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.

Sizing Mouse Colonies

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!

Introduction to Genetic Engineering

Introduction to Genetic Engineering

Learn the basics of three genetic engineering techniques that generate genetically modified mice used in biomedical research.

Basics of CRISPR/Cas9

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.

Cre-lox Technology in Mouse Modeling

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.

History and Development of the Mouse Model System

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.