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- Neuroscience
- Python
Teaching & Learning with Python
Explore resources to introduce undergraduate students in the life sciences to Python programming
- Immunology
Primary Literature Analysis: Long COVID
A full module exploring proteomics and long COVID through a scaffolded, in-depth analysis of a primary literature article.
- General Science
What is Omics?
Explore the branch of research known as “omics“–including genomics, transcriptomics, and proteomics.
- Neuroscience
Database Guide: Allen Brain Cell (ABC) Atlas
An in-depth guide for undergraduate students on how to use the Allen Brain Cell (ABC) Atlas to ask and explore research questions
- Neuroscience
Cell Types – Transcriptomics, Morphology, & Electrophysiology
Explains cell types as defined by transcriptomic, morphological, and electrophysiological data.
- Neuroscience
A Case Study in the Search for Epilepsy Therapeutics
Read about how undergraduate educators used the Allen Cell Types Database to create an in-class case study.
- Neuroscience
Building Realistic Neurons with Pipe Cleaners
Create authentic models of neurons using pipe cleaners.
- General Science
What is a UMAP?
Learn how to interpret and analyze these colorful 2-dimensional graphs.
- Neuroscience
Brain Donation & Bioethics
Learn about the process of brain donation and the importance of bioethics in neuroscience research.
- Neuroscience
Sleepy Mice Case Study
Read about how undergraduate educators used open neuroscience data to create an in-class case study.
- Cell Biology
Cell Biology Bingo
Play a bingo game by identifying structures and organelles in real cell images.
- Immunology
Introduction to Immunology
Learn about a common technique used to study the immune system through a model-building activity.
- Cell Biology
Does Organelle Shape Matter?
Learn how to analyze high-throughput cell datasets and interpret real cell images.
- Cell Biology
A virtual laboratory on cell division
Teach mitosis with Allen institute cell images. Students quantify the amount of time it takes a cell to progress through the stages of mitosis using...
- Cell Biology
Interactive Tools for Studying Cells in the Classroom
Learn about our open access tools for viewing and analyzing real cell images.
- Neuroscience
Using Allen Institute Data to Teach Neurophysiology
Read how Cornell University educators designed a research project using open data from the Allen Cell Types Database.
- Neuroscience
Independent Student Research Using the Allen Brain Map
Explore how undergraduate students can conduct independent research using open gene expression data.
- Neuroscience
Using the Allen Brain Map to Teach Data Science
Access individual lesson plans and a full-term data science course modeled around the open data featured in the Allen Brain Map.
- Neuroscience
Exploring Pathways in the Brain
Explore open data on neuroanatomy, gene expression, and brain connectivity.
- Neuroscience
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
Explore how scientists use their knowledge of transcription, immunolabeling, and bioethics to understand Alzheimer’s disease pathology.

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