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PublishedAugust 14, 2022
Did it work? The elusive impact of a $45 million state grant to grow jobs
The Maine Technology Institute, which awarded the taxpayer funds, makes very little data available about the investments.
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PublishedOctober 4, 2021
Jackson Laboratory announces leadership change
Lon Cardon, a pioneer in human genetics and drug discovery, will succeed current President and CEO Dr. Edison Liu in late November.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2021
Gorham native leads team conducting sequencing of COVID-19 tests to detect variants
UMaine grad Ryan Tewhey, a human genetics researcher, took his dream job at The Jackson Laboratory in 2017. Things haven't played out how he imagined so far, but he's OK with that.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2021
Former Jackson Lab employee being investigated by FBI
A scientist who worked for the company in Connecticut is accused of failing to disclose income from Chinese research institutions when applying for federal funds in the U.S.
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PublishedFebruary 11, 2021
After months of preparation, Maine well positioned to find cases of COVID-19 variants
The state partnered early with the world-renowned Jackson Laboratory to conduct genomic sequencing, which detects variants of the coronavirus.
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PublishedAugust 26, 2020
Maine Voices: How to cope with massive health care and job crises? Science and innovation are the answer
We need to recognize that as we learn more, best practices and recommendations can change.
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PublishedAugust 10, 2020
Jackson Laboratory to study blood condition that puts seniors at risk
Clonal hematopoiesis puts older people at risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
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PublishedJuly 20, 2020
Jackson Lab to remove founder’s name from conference center
The Bar Harbor laboratory said founder C.C. Little's name is being removed because of his ties to the long-condemned eugenics movement.
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PublishedApril 28, 2020
Maine Voices: In time of COVID-19, try interventions, pivot quickly, accept science
There is a path forward to save lives and restart the economy.
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PublishedNovember 13, 2019
‘Mighty mice’ custom-designed at Jackson Lab are headed to the space station
Scientists on the International Space Station will study bone and muscle loss in brawny Jackson Laboratory mice.
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