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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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Allen Institute to become part of ShakeAlert® Earthquake early warning system along the west coast
Emergency alerts provide vital seconds for people to shelter in place or better secure their environment
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SciShots: The Brain’s Cleanup Crew and Paramedics
The shape-shifting microglia play a vital role in maintaining brain health
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Mapping the whole human brain: Allen Institute to lead global collaboration
NIH BRAIN Initiative to fund primate brain atlases, maps of developing mouse brain, coordination and knowledge sharing, and brain function research
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SciShots: The brain’s mysterious, multipurpose immune system
Microglial cells act as the brain’s waste disposal when healthy - can they be manipulated to protect against disease?
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Opening up about open science
In five words, more or less, what does open science mean to you? We asked our talented teams at the Allen Institute who work on openly available...
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Look in the labs | Electron Microscopy Suite
See how researchers at the Allen Institute are using electron microscopy to map intricate connections between brain cells at ultra-high resolution.
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Look in the labs | Immunology
What makes the human immune system healthy, and what goes wrong in disease?
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Look in the labs | Neural Dynamics
How do different brain regions connect and communicate? Researchers at the Allen Institute for Neural Dynamics are 3D imaging whole mouse brains in...
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23 interns, 4 coffee machines, 1 summer: Through the eyes of this year’s cohort of budding science professionals
Allen Institute welcomes interns on-site for the first time since 2019 - these are some of their stories
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Allen Institute adds former Washington governor, executives from JPMorgan Chase and Deloitte to Board of Directors
The Allen Institute today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Margaret Anderson, Managing Director with Deloitte Consulting LLP; Phyllis J. Campbell, Chairman of the Pacific Northwest Region for JPMorgan Chase; and Gary Locke, former Washington State governor and former United States Ambassador to China and Secretary of Commerce.
