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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.
Mind trip: How psilocybin changes the brain
New research may help improve psychedelic therapy for neuropsychiatric disorders
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What is the brain?
The brain is one of the most mysterious organs in the human body. Dr. Kaitlyn Casimo, an education and engagement manager at Allen Institute, shares...
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From Midwest to Mentorship: A Scientist’s Full-Circle Journey in Neuroscience
At the Allen Institute, Raut took full advantage of the opportunities and independence provided by the three-year-long Shanahan Foundation Fellowship...
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New research reveals how location influences how our immune system fights disease
Findings could pave the way for improved immunotherapies and vaccines.
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TReND CaMinA empowering the next generation of scientists in Africa
Register now for this year's TReND CaMinA at Lusaka, Zambia. Registration closes on January 31.
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CryoSCAPE: Allen Institute scientists develop ‘suspended animation’ technique for blood draws that will aid research for underserved populations
A new approach that keeps blood cells alive in deep freeze promises to expand reach of cutting-edge single-cell technologies to underserved...
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Key players in brain aging
New research identifies age-related damage on a cellular level.
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Allen Institute announces 2024 Next Generation Leaders
Fostering collaboration and innovation from emerging leaders in bioscience
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Allen Institute CFO Marjorie Thomas Announces Retirement
Thomas has served as the Institute’s CFO since May 2017
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Cool Jobs: Puzzling over proteins to study life and death
Ru Gunawardane's team is studying how proteins help our cells divide, move and communicate. These scientists also are making their maps of living cells and other information available to researchers elsewhere around the world.
The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group Announces Allen Discovery Center at Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School
The Paul G. Allen Frontiers Group announced today the creation of an Allen Discovery Center for Human Brain Evolution at Boston Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, to be led by Christopher A. Walsh, M.D., Ph.D.
Allen Institute for Brain Science releases new data and visualizations for Allen Brain Observatory
The Allen Institute for Brain Science today announced the release of new data and analysis tools for the Allen Brain Observatory: a highly standardized survey of cellular-level neuronal activity in the mouse visual system.
