“We are excited about the prospects for learning about mouse healthspan and lifespan in models potentially applicable to human aging. “The Jackson Laboratory is the world’s premier institution for conducting sophisticated mouse genetic studies and therefore the ideal collaborator for the advanced studies we have designed together,” commented David Botstein, Chief Scientific Officer of Calico and member of the U.S. We are most excited about this collaboration.” Calico is a premier organization dedicated to understanding the aging process. A better understanding of the basic biology of aging will contribute to research in many fields. Jackson Laboratory President and CEO Edison Liu, M.D., noted, “Aging is a key factor in most deadly diseases, including cancer, heart disease, kidney disease and Alzheimer’s. “In partnership with Calico, we are bringing a genetic approach to discovering the mechanisms of aging, with the goal of identifying interventions that can increase maximal life span and improve health in late life.” “Aging is the most fundamental unsolved problem in biology, with tremendous implications for the health and well being of humans,” Gary Churchill, Professor and Karl Gunnar Johansson Chair, said.
Council members Monday asked the Memphis Police Department to bring back dollar figures. Calico has the option to obtain exclusive rights to discoveries made in these collaborative projects. The creation of a crime lab in Memphis is one item on the Memphis City Council’s wish list. These studies may identify genes that associate with healthy aging. Under the agreement, JAX and Calico will jointly develop and Calico will fund research projects that utilize the unique resources and expertise of JAX to study the genetics of health and longevity.
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