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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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What are the parts of the brain?

Enjoy this visual and informative journey as we explore the brain’s many regions and parts. Scientists at the Allen Institute around the world are...

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What is the brain?

The brain is one of the most mysterious organs in the human body. Dr. Kaitlyn Casimo, an education and engagement manager at Allen Institute, shares...

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From Midwest to Mentorship: A Scientist’s Full-Circle Journey in Neuroscience

At the Allen Institute, Raut took full advantage of the opportunities and independence provided by the three-year-long Shanahan Foundation Fellowship...

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New research reveals how location influences how our immune system fights disease

Findings could pave the way for improved immunotherapies and vaccines.

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2024 Impact Report

A year of breakthroughs and collaboration at the Allen Institute.

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TReND CaMinA empowering the next generation of scientists in Africa

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CryoSCAPE: Allen Institute scientists develop ‘suspended animation’ technique for blood draws that will aid research for underserved populations

A new approach that keeps blood cells alive in deep freeze promises to expand reach of cutting-edge single-cell technologies to underserved...

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Key players in brain aging

New research identifies age-related damage on a cellular level.

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Allen Institute announces 2024 Next Generation Leaders

Fostering collaboration and innovation from emerging leaders in bioscience

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A Decade of Discovery at the Allen Institute for Cell Science

Celebrating 10 Years of Impact

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Allen Institute CFO Marjorie Thomas Announces Retirement

Thomas has served as the Institute’s CFO since May 2017

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Canadian Ph.D. student, Sam Mestern, wins first MapMySpikes challenge

The Allen Institute for Brain Science's MapMySpikes challenge aimed to address a key challenge in neuroscience by making connections between...

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Daily Mail: New therapy 'fixes' genes tied to brain disorders... reversing symptoms of debilitating diseases suffered by millions

Scientists may be one step closer to a new therapy that could 'fix' the faulty genes in people with brain disorders.

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LiveScience: Scientists use AI to map uncharted areas of the mouse brain

Scientists used AI to create a new map of the mouse brain that captures previously uncharted areas in unprecedented detail.

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GeekWire: Scientists enlist AI to map regions of the brain in unprecedented detail — and that’s just the start

Scientists say an artificial intelligence program like ChatGPT has helped them create one of the most detailed maps of the mouse brain.

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ArsTechnica: The neurons that let us see what isn’t there

A new study has identified a specific population of neurons in the visual cortex and shows their direct role in representing a visual illusion.

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Washington Post: The origins of hallucinations are traced in specialized brain cells

Science appears to be a step closer to understanding how the brain generates hallucinations, raising hopes that someday they might be preventable.

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Newsweek: Scientists Find Clues That May Stop Rheumatoid Arthritis Before It Starts

It seems Rheumatoid Arthritis doesn’t just start when the pain begins but silently years earlier, along with new early-warning signs.

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The Scientist: Inflammation Starts Long Before the Pain in Rheumatoid Arthritis

Researchers are looking for ways to identify those who are at risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis to help stop the disease before it causes pain.

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NPR: This week in science

The regular Short Wave science roundup covers mysterious red dots in space, the neurons behind optical illusions and a study of octopus arms.

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Curiosity Weekly: Mapping Minds is the White Whale of Brain Science

Curiosity Weekly host Dr. Samantha Yammine is joined by Dr. Forrest Collman who helped create the most detailed brain diagram ever made.

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