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Grow with the flow: How electricity kicks life into shape

Jan 4, 2017

New Scientist - Bioelectrical signals direct blobs of cells to transform into any part of the body. Harnessing it can create freakish animals with two...

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This scientist re-wires frogs to grow extra limbs. Could it work in humans?

Dec 26, 2016

Popular Science - One morning in spring 2000, Michael Levin flopped in his chair and clicked on his desktop computer.

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The CRISPR pioneers

Dec 1, 2016

TIME - Dr. Carl June’s lab at the University of Pennsylvania looks like any other biology research hub.

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How Paul Allen’s Foray Into Gene Editing Could Benefit Human Health

Nov 30, 2016

Today the Allen Institute for Cell Science is releasing a set of gene-edited stem cells to the public that are “pluripotent,” meaning they have...

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Glowing Human Cells May Shed Light On Sickness And Health

Nov 30, 2016

A nonprofit research group is giving scientists a new way to study the secret lives of human cells.

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CRISPR in color: Allen Institute edits genes to create color-coded stem cells

Nov 30, 2016

Researchers in Seattle have taken advantage of two of the hottest trends in biotech – cell reprogramming and CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing – to create...

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Categorizing Brain Cells

Nov 15, 2016

The Scientist - The deeper scientists probe into the complexity of the human brain, the more questions seem to arise.

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Big Team Open Science

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Allen Institute’s leaders lay out vision for bringing more openness to Big Science

Nov 4, 2016

GeekWire - Big Science, Team Science, Open Science

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Big Team Open Science

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Big Science, Team Science, and Open Science for Neuroscience

Nov 2, 2016

Cell - The field of biomedical science enjoys worldwide prestige, notable triumphs, and significant funding.

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Vibrant New Brain Scans Reveal What Makes You You

Nov 1, 2016

Wired - Scientists can now trace neural pathways with astonishing precision, turning them into a kaleidoscopic portrait of your mind.

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