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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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Where does Alzheimer's begin?
Pinpointing the cellular roots of Alzheimer's disease to find new targets for treatments and therapies.
brain science
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Cell by cell, scientists are building a high-resolution map of brain changes in Alzheimer’s disease
A massive dataset of 1.2M brain cells shines a light on disease’s cellular roots
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DNA Typewriter keeps a record of cells’ long histories
Molecular recording device could be used to trace cell-by-cell growth of an entire animal
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SciShots: The 3D network inside a mouse’s brain
Scientists are piecing together the puzzle of the brain using light-sheet microscopy
neural dynamics
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SciShots: Brain tumors in high-res
Scientists are using tumor “spheroids” to study glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer
cell science
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SciShots: Exploring cellular variability
Scientists are studying the wide range of “normal” within human cells
cell science
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Out of Balance | Sarah’s experience with multiple myeloma
Sarah Kaufmann-Fink was diagnosed with cancer as a college student. 17 years and one relapse later, she’s pushing for more research.
immunology
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Science in Sixty | Greg Szeto
Greg Szeto Ph.D., Associate Investigator at The Allen Institute for Immunology, has a passion for immunology, virology, bioengineering, computer science…and photographing live music! Check out our latest Science In Sixty feature.
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A new open-access portal for human immunology data and tools
The Human Immune System Explorer offers an inside view into ongoing research on human health and disease
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SciShots: Glowing muscles of the comb jelly
Biologists are studying the neurons and muscle cells of the ctenophore, a type of sea jelly that is the sister group to all other animals
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