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Jessica Oparebea is hoping to use science to heal and restore lives

Apr 10, 2025

Jessica is pursuing a future in neuroscience and optics, and is researching brain-machine interfaces and non-invasive neurotechnology that could one...

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Attempting the impossible: A 20-year journey to learn the language of the brain

Apr 9, 2025

In what is considered the most complicated neuroscience experiment ever attempted, scientists from the Allen Institute and global collaborators have...

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Scientists complete largest wiring diagram and functional map of the brain to date

Apr 9, 2025

The MICrONS Project is considered the most complicated neuroscience experiment ever attempted 

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Revealing the largest wiring diagram and functional map of the brain through MICrONS

Apr 9, 2025

Scientists have created the largest wiring diagram and functional map of an animal brain

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Explore the connections of the brain – MICrONS neuroscience data insights

Apr 9, 2025

This video showcases neuroscience data insights from the MICrONS project

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Announcing a shift from brain science to Brian science

Apr 1, 2025

Leading researchers at Allen Institute to study interests, behaviors, and brains of Brians.

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Breakthrough Dravet Syndrome gene therapy in mice brings new hope to families

Mar 19, 2025

In a groundbreaking advancement scientists have developed a new gene replacement therapy in mice that could lead to more effective treatments in...

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Brainy fun for all ages at BrainFest 2025

Mar 18, 2025

Thousands of visitors gathered to explore their amazing brains at the second annual BrainFest, a partnership of the Allen Institute and Pacific...

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World’s first crowd-sourced neuroscience study aims to understand how our brains predict the future

Mar 14, 2025

Using the Allen Institute’s OpenScope platform, experiments will probe brain functions related to “predictive processing” 

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The World’s Observatory of the Mind | OpenScope

Mar 14, 2025

Great questions can come from anywhere. OpenScope is an open platform for high-throughput and reproducible neurophysiology.

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What are the parts of the brain?

Mar 12, 2025

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?

Mar 11, 2025

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 

Feb 10, 2025

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

Jan 22, 2025

Findings could pave the way for improved immunotherapies and vaccines.

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2024 Impact Report

Jan 20, 2025

A year of breakthroughs and collaboration at the Allen Institute.

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TReND CaMinA empowering the next generation of scientists in Africa

Jan 17, 2025

Register now for this year's TReND CaMinA at Lusaka, Zambia. Registration closes on January 31.

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

Jan 6, 2025

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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Allen Institute announces 2024 Next Generation Leaders

Dec 19, 2024

Fostering collaboration and innovation from emerging leaders in bioscience 

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Allen Institute names Julie Harris, Ph.D., as new Vice President of The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group

Dec 17, 2024

Harris is a leader in non-profit, biotech and academic science sectors with a passion for accelerating early discovery efforts in service of human...

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