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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.
AI BioDesign accelerator combines experimental biology and artificial intelligence to learn nature’s design rules
Researchers from the Allen Institute, University of Washington, and Fred Hutch Cancer Center, supported by Fund for Science and Technology, will build open AI models, datasets, and tools to accelerate biological design for health, sustainability, and other global challenges
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scientists shoot lasers into brain cells to uncover how illusions work
Supported by the Allen Institute's OpenScope program, the findings could help us better understand neuropsychiatric disorders like schizophrenia and...
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Allen Institute cells blast off into outer space
Researchers from Cedars-Sinai are using Allen Institute cell lines to grow organoids in space, which could help design better drugs for disease
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learning how to learn with brains, data and optimization
A Shanahan Fellow’s experience to uncover how the brain multitasks and adapts to the world around it.
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first-ever Open Science Quest supports the next generation of scientists
The course offered career and technical education credits that counted for graduation and helped prepare students for the realities of the field of science
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what are the parts of a cell?
From mitochondria to endoplasmic reticulum, this educational video explores the major cell organelles and their functions.
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Before the breakthrough: Why basic science matters
A look at how the Allen Institute uses basic science to drive discovery and future breakthroughs.
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Mapping the brain to improve lives
A collaborative effort between UW and the Allen Institute is creating a first-of-its-kind brain atlas, paving the way for breakthroughs in brain...
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collaboration expands research tool to help crack the code on Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative diseases
a new view of Parkinson's Disease
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Allen Institute sets sights on treatments for five brain diseases
The Brain Health Accelerator program aims to harness single-cell transcriptomics and cell-type-specific genetic tools to develop treatments for Alzheimer’s, Huntington’s and Parkinson’s diseases, Lewy body dementia and ALS.
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