Scientific Services

The Jackson Laboratory offers investigators comprehensive research support. Researchers have access to centrally managed state-of-the-art facilities and technologies overseen by expert Scientific Services staff.

Services include:

  • Cell Biology & Microinjection Services - Electroportation, ES cell preparation for microinjection, expansion of ES cells for MAP/Mycoplasma ssp. testing, metaphase spread analysis, ES cell-line derivation and maintenance, ES cell distribution, MEF preparation and maintenance, MEF distribution, FCS screening, DNA pronuclear injection, injection of targeted ES cell lines
  • Computational Sciences - Applications & LIMS, Statistics and Analysis, and High Performance Computing
  • Genome Sciences - Research & JMS Allele Typing, Sequencing, SNP Genotyping, Fine Mapping and DNA Resource
  • Histopathology Sciences - Necropsy, Histology, Electron Microscopy, and Clinical Assessment Services
  • Imaging Sciences - Light Microscopy, Cytogenetics, Physiological and Behavioral Paradigms, and Clinical Imaging Services
  • Infrastructure Services - Scientific Equipment Repair, Shared Instrumentation and Laboratory Glass Washing
  • Library Sciences - Bound and On-line Serial Holdings, Reference and Circulating Collection, Inter-Library Loan
  • Molecular Phenotyping Sciences - Flow Cytometry, Gene Expression, Molecular Biology and Protein Chemistry Services
  • Multimedia Services - Biological Photography, Conference/AV Support, Graphics & Document Services
  • Reproductive Sciences - Rederivation, Cryopreservation, Reconstitution, Cell Biology & Microinjection
  • Transgenic Genotyping Services - Transgenic and Targeted Mutant Genotyping