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Genes reveal surprising overlaps in brain diseases and disorders

May 15, 2023

Scientists find patterns in how disease-related genes switch on in the brain 

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Hongkui Zeng elected to the National Academy of Sciences

May 2, 2023

Zeng was chosen for her contributions to understanding the cells and connections of the brain.

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Meet the machines that are helping us understand the brain

Mar 15, 2023

From probing neurons to grabbing microscope slides, cutting-edge equipment is helping neuroscientists advance research faster

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So you want to donate your brain to science

Mar 13, 2023

Monte Strohl donated his brain to research after his death, hoping to fuel science and help others with neurodegenerative conditions.

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A mysterious brain region: the claustrum

Feb 28, 2023

Far-ranging neurons, targets for psychedelic drugs, and complex influence on brain activity — new studies yield insight into this tiny, sheet-like...

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Allen Institute’s Hongkui Zeng, Ph.D., receives prestigious Pradel Research Award from National Academy of Sciences

Jan 23, 2023

Hongkui's work has transformed our understanding of the brain. Her bold leadership of a large-scale project to define all the different types of cells...

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The interior design of our cells

Jan 4, 2023

Database of 200,000 cell images yields new mathematical framework to understand our cellular building blocks

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The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group Announces 16 New Allen Distinguished Investigators

Dec 15, 2022

$10M in research funding will support cutting-edge projects in protein lifespan and nutrient sensing

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Allen Institute names Executive Director, Global Partnerships and Philanthropy, and Innovation VP

Dec 12, 2022

The Allen Institute named Helen Protheroe as Executive Director, Global Partnerships and Philanthropy, and Arden Yang as Vice President, Innovation.

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Allen Institute 2022 Next Generation Leaders. Top row (from left to right): Constantina Theofanopoulou, Heather Snell, Karthik Shekhar. Bottom row (from left to right) Kauê Machado,Leena Ali Ibrahim, Tahra Eissa.

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Allen Institute Announces 2022 Next Generation Leaders

Dec 8, 2022

Six early-career neuroscientists will help guide research into the complexities of the mammalian brain

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