All mice are not created equal

JAX® Mice — the gold standard for biomedical research


Mouse data to build on

Don't characterize, validate!

Access data on more than 700 strains contributed by the world-wide scientific community through the Mouse Phenome Database.

Access the Mouse Phenome Database

You use well characterized reagents, use well characterized mice!

More than 80% of all mouse model publications citing a strain source cite JAX® Mice for their studies. Full genome sequence available for 16 inbred JAX® Mice strains including the C57BL/6J reference genome.

Knowledge to drive discovery

Whether you're new to the mouse, an experienced researcher, or overseeing staff training, you have access to a complete spectrum of educational tools to meet your needs and busy schedule.

An expanding collection of cutting-edge models

Expanding collection

...of cutting-edge models to fulfill your needs


Genetic stability

Don't let genetic drift derail your research

Avoid genetic drift and the misleading results that can follow. Our patented Genetic Stability Program (GSP) prevents cumulative genetic drift in the most commonly used research strains. (U.S. Patent numbers 7592501 and 8110721)

Our patented Genetic Stability Program

Learn more about our patented Genetic Stability Program

Superior health options

More than 20 commonly used JAX® Mice strains are available at multiple health standards, including our highest health standard which excludes common opportunistic pathogens such as Klebsiella spp. and Staphylococcus aureus.

Learn more about our Animal Health Program

Comprehensive solutions

...to keep your research moving with JAX® Services


Innovation

Developed by JAX scientist Dr. Lenny Schultz, the NSG mouse has changed the face of oncology, stem cell and infectious disease research.

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Responsibility

JAX® Mice distributed world-wide with the highest attention to animal health & welfare. Our shipping crates are 100% recyclable.

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