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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 for Brain Science launches new atlas resource and enhances others with new data and tools

Free online resources foster scientific discovery and collaboration

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Allen Institute for Brain Science unveils world's first genome-wide spinal cord atlas

Landmark atlas holds vast potential to accelerate life-changing spinal cord research

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Autism Speaks spearheads collaborative grant with the Allen Institute for Brain Science and leading autism expert to analyze frontal lobe microstructure in autism

Research may provide insight into the biological causes of autism

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Allen Institute for Brain Science launches three new landmark atlas projects focusing on the human brain, developing brain, and spinal cord

Projects have vast potential to help scientists worldwide gain new insight into neurological diseases and disorders

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Allen Institute for Brain Science completes brain atlas

Allen Brain Atlas has enormous potential to help unlock the mysteries of neurological diseases and disorders affecting millions worldwide

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Allen Institute for Brain Science Announces First Major Data Release from its Brain Atlas

Atlas Will Further Research into Brain Function, Behavior and Diseases Worldwide

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Paul G. Allen Commits $100 Million to Brain Research

Seed Money Creates Allen Institute for Brain Science and Unprecedented Brain Atlas Project

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The Debrief: Bombarding Brain Cells with Lasers, Scientists Pinpoint the Source of Illusions, Revealing New Insights Into Schizophrenia

Research into how the brain processes illusions bombarded mice’s neural cells with lasers, reproducing brain activity associated with illusions.

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GeekWire: Scientists shine a laser light on the brain cells that show us illusions

Researchers traced the role played by the cells, known as IC-encoder neurons, in a study published by the journal Nature Neuroscience.

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Huberman Lab: How to Expand Your Consciousness with Dr. Christof Koch

Andrew Huberman speaks with Dr. Christof Koch about the neuroscience of consciousness—how it arises in our brain and how we can modify it.

media / The Scientist

The Scientist: A Map of the Impossible: MICrONS Delivers AI and Neuroscience Advances

Scientists characterized the largest sample of a neural circuit to date to improve artificial intelligence models and better understand the brain.

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Big Think: One neuroscientist’s deep dive into perception and reality

Neuroscientist Christof Koch explains how understanding this can deepen your connection to the world around you.

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Fox 13: Space X launch includes groundbreaking medical study with help from Allen Institute

SpaceX is scheduled to launch Falcon 9 with groundbreaking medical cargo on board. Mireya Garcia spoke with Dr. Arun Sharma, Director of Cedars-Sinai Center for Space Medicine Research, on Good Day Seattle.