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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.
Brain Health accelerator to transform our understanding of brain disorders and develop new treatments
The global collaborative research initiative will initially target Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Huntington’s disease, ALS, and Lewy body dementia
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How immune cells detect different threat levels from salmonella
Your immune system has a tough job.
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5 unsolved mysteries about the brain
Can we understand our own brains? We have a long way to go, neuroscientists say.
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Out of Balance | Tom Bumol’s life after lymphoma
What happens when an immunologist gets a life-threatening, immune-related disease? In Bumol’s case, he doubles down on his research.
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2 million-cell experiment traces how a mammal grows, cell by single cell
The very early days of growth, long before we are born, are a time of incredible development.
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New VR game lets you learn about cells by tossing them
The app teaches users the stages of cell division through interactions with 3D models of human cells
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Allen Institute adds former Washington governor, executives from JPMorgan Chase and Deloitte to Board of Directors
The Allen Institute today announced the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Margaret Anderson, Managing Director with Deloitte...
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Data Stories | A tiny brain structure with an outsized role in neurological disorders
Emily Sylwestrak, Ph.D., has a hard time putting her finger on the exact moment her interest in science began. It’s always been there, for as long...
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Peter Skene | Transforming outcomes for patients
See how Peter Skene, director of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry at the Allen Institute for Immunology is working to answer this question and...
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New CRISPR-based technique in mice upends rules of genetic inheritance
The way we inherit genes is responsible for much of humanity’s incredible diversity.
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Out of Balance | Linda's life with RA
Linda Sloate is one of more than a million people in this country living with rheumatoid arthritis
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Tracking King County seniors (and their brains) for clues to dementia and Alzheimer’s
(Photo credit: Seattle Times) Among ACT’s most cutting-edge collaborations is a project with researchers at the Allen Institute for Brain Science to identify the biological triggers that instigate Alzheimer’s.
Allen Institute Developing Gene Panel Based on Longitudinal scRNA-seq Analytics Platform
In a recent study published in Nature Communications, Allen Institute scientists described how they were able to pinpoint 220 genes as likely biomarkers for cell types that could indicate immune diseases including influenza and COVID-19.
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