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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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Scientists create ChatGPT-like AI model for neuroscience to build detailed mouse brain map
Scientists create ChatGPT-like AI model for neuroscience to build one of the most detailed mouse brain maps to date.
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New study reveals rheumatoid arthritis begins long before symptoms, opening door to prevention
The seven-year study reveals early-warning signs that could help doctors catch the disease before it starts, potentially saving patients years of pain and disability.
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Simularium: Accelerating discovery by animating insight
Simularium is an innovative online tool designed by the Allen Institute’s Cell Science team that visualizes 4D simulations (animations) of complex...
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Scientists use Open Ephys GUI to study how psychedelics affect the brain
Software co-created by the Allen Institute is helping scientists better understand psilocybin, which could lead to new treatments for neuropsychiatric disorders like depression
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Scientists shoot lasers into brain cells to uncover how illusions work
Supported by the Allen Institute's OpenScope program, the findings could help us better understand neuropsychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and...
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Allen Institute cells blast off into outer space
Researchers from Cedars-Sinai are using Allen Institute cell lines to grow organoids in space, which could help design better drugs for disease
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Learning how to learn with brains, data and optimization
A Shanahan Fellow’s experience to uncover how the brain multitasks and adapts to the world around it.
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First-ever Open Science Quest supports the next generation of scientists
The course offered career and technical education credits that counted for high school graduation and helped prepare students for the realities of...
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Newsweek: Alzheimer's Hidden 'Early' Brain Damage Phase Revealed by Neuroscientists
Alzheimer's disease damages the brain before any symptoms begin to appear, new research suggests. This is part of a new two-step model of Alzheimer's progression, which features an early "silent" stage of brain damage.
Inside Philanthropy: Another Major Science Funder Dives into How Climate Change Affects Animal Brains
Scientists at the new Allen Discovery Center will seek to identify the mechanisms behind resilience or vulnerability among species and populations as they face rapid changes in ocean conditions.
Inc.: 5 Tips for Neuroscience Majors According to a Leading Expert
(Photo credit: Getty/Inc.) Inc. spoke with Kaitlyn Casimo, a doctor and neuroscientist who leads the education and engagement program at the Allen Institute. Casimo offered some helpful advice for students interested in entering a career in the growing field of neuroscience.
