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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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Allen Impact 2025
Technology and innovation are fueling discovery in science like never before we’re proud to be leading the way. 2025 was a year of tremendous impact...
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Allen Institute announces inaugural Innovation Awards winners
Bold Ideas fueling the breakthroughs of tomorrow
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scientists develop new way to “listen in” on the brain’s hidden language
Paradigm-shifting technology is changing how researchers do neuroscience
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Allen Institute scientists igniting curiosity of young minds
Students at the University of Puget sound are gaining valuable real-world insight and training using the Allen Institute's cutting edge resources and...
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Allen Institute Editorial and Media team wins prestigious international award
The Anthem Award recognizes work that drives positive impact and change
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one of world’s most detailed virtual brain simulations is changing how we study the brain
Scientists use supercomputer that can process quadrillions of calculations per second to simulate mouse cortex for “virtual experiments”
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scientists unveil world's most comprehensive AI-powered tool for neuroscience: Brain Knowledge Platform
Massive, first-of-its-kind data resource aims to accelerate medical breakthroughs in brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's
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scientists complete first drafts of developing mammalian brain cell atlases
New research reveals how early brains form and the critical periods that could help diagnose and treat brain disease.
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Allen Institute announces 2025 Next Generation Leaders
The program continues to expand beyond neuroscience. This year, researchers bring critical expertise in theory, immunology, and cell biology
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How Yiliu Wang's found her place in neuroscience during the Shanahan Fellowship.
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Allen Institute for Brain Science Database Release Nearly Doubles Mouse Brain Cell Data
The Allen Institute for Brain Science today announced the release of new data, tools to analyze those data and a new web-based 3D viewer to explore anatomy and connections in the mouse brain, the Allen Brain Explorer.
Researchers reveal new details on aged brain, Alzheimer's and dementia
In a comprehensive analysis of samples from 107 aged human brains, researchers at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, UW Medicine and Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute have discovered details that will help researchers better understand the biological bases for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in older populations.
Allen Institute for Brain Science announces 2017 Next Generation Leaders
The Allen Institute for Brain Science announces the newest cohort of Next Generation Leaders: a group of six distinguished early-career researchers who will provide feedback in both formal and informal settings to scientists at the Allen Institute.
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