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Donor jump-starts brain research
Allen Institute Senior scientist Brian Kalmbach is here to help explain the importance of the new sample and its impact on current research.
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Brain researcher inspires women in STEM
A local researcher is making a global impact on how the brain is studied. As a prestigious award recipient, she hopes to inspire more women into the male dominated world of STEM.
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Machines visualizing the complexity of the human brain
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Mukilteo man’s rare brain surgery may help his seizures — and science
When the bottle carrying Morgan’s brain tissue, safely tucked into a bright blue cooler, finally made it to the Allen Institute, its first stop was with Nick Dee, senior manager of tissue processing.
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Most detailed map of mouse brain includes 5200 different types of cells
Researchers have mapped cell types in a mouse's brain, which could help us pinpoint the cells to target when treating various medical conditions
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The first wiring map of an insect's brain hints at incredible complexity
Scientists have created the first detailed wiring diagram of an insect brain.
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Long COVID Now Looks like a Neurological Disease, Helping Doctors to Focus Treatments
The causes of long COVID, which disables millions, may come together in the brain and nervous system
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University of Washington study will survey Latinos in the state with COVID-19
A University of Washington study will survey the impact long COVID has had on Latino communities.
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Asian Pacific America: Hongkui Zeng is the Director of the Allen Institute for Brain Science in Seattle.
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