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From scientific breakthroughs to new open‑source tools, the Allen Institute’s work is reshaping how science is done—and who it’s for. Explore the latest news, stories, and highlights from across our research, partnerships, and open science efforts.
Zapping the right brain cells: The path to improved stimulation
New findings could help scientists develop better ways to treat brain disorders with electrical stimulation.
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New study traces Alzheimer's 'pathology clock' at unprecedented cellular resolution
Scientists map Alzheimer’s advance at fine cellular level and identify some of the first neurons lost to disease, providing potential targets for...
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Global effort to map the human brain releases first data
The BICAN Rapid Release Inventory provides early access to comprehensive single-cell data, aiming to accelerate brain research.
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Summer Workshop on the Dynamic Brain: Ten years of collaboration and community
A two-week summer camp for neuroscience students building bridges, surfacing insights, and teaching cutting-edge computational methods
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New AI method sheds light on brain cell diversity
Researchers develop a machine learning approach to classify brain cells more precisely, which could aid studies into their role in health and disease.
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Nature’s Palette: A tale of science and art
Two sisters, from seemingly different worlds, have joined forces in a unique collaboration to visualize the healthy immune system across age.
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Allen Institute for Immunology unveils landmark Human Immune Health Atlas
Comprehensive dataset maps the landscape of healthy immune cells across the human lifespan
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Nature’s Palette: A tale of science and art
Two sisters, from seemingly different worlds, have joined forces in a unique collaboration to visualize the healthy immune system across age.
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No lab? No problem for this neuroscience student
How open science tools helped a personal journey into Alzheimer’s research
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Allen Institute for Cell Science and New York Stem Cell Foundation join forces to advance inclusive cellular biology
Partnership combines advanced cellular tagging with ethnically diverse stem cell lines, addressing critical gaps in biomedical research
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Allen Institute scientists awarded $1 million to research gene therapy for Dravet syndrome
Washington Research Foundation grant will accelerate gene therapy development for the rare, devastating disorder.
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Brotman Baty Institute: Promising Young Scientist: A Researcher Finds ‘Perfect Match for My Professional Interests’ at Seattle Hub
As a teenager, Hina Iftikhar set her sights on practicing medicine in her home country of Pakistan. But her father, a physician, was convinced she could “do much more interesting things in life than become a doctor.”
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News: Gene Therapy Tested in Mice Offers New Hope for People with Dravet Syndrome
Scientists from the Allen Institute and Seattle Children’s Research Institute have announced a breakthrough in the development of gene replacement therapies for Dravet syndrome.
