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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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SciShots: who talks to the visual part of the brain?
Technique built off rabies virus lets scientists trace backward flow of neural activity in the mouse brain
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From Understanding to Impact | 2022 Annual Report
Allen Institute researchers are tackling the next frontiers of science
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Allen Institute Announces 2022 Next Generation Leaders
Six early-career neuroscientists will help guide research into the complexities of the mammalian brain
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Scientists capture detailed snapshots of mouse brain cells nibbling on neurons
3D structures of cells and connections reveal new role for an understudied brain cell
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How do human neurons respond to psychedelics?
Neuroscientists send live human brain samples on a trip to glean insights into consciousness, therapy for depression and anxiety
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SciShots: illuminating a mysterious brain structure
Neuroscientists are shedding literal light on the mouse claustrum, a tiny part of the brain with an outsized number of connections
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Lake Conferences
The Lake Conferences are a new series of four biannual conferences aiming to provide stimulating forums to broad research communities in key developing areas of neuroscience.
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SciShots: brain cells named for stars contribute to Alzheimer’s
Mouse study reveals many new types of cells known as astrocytes and narrows their role in neurodegenerative disease
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Allen Institute names Chris Beaudoin as Chief Operations Officer
Beaudoin brings more than two decades of leadership experience in the healthcare field to the Institute
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The Debrief: Bombarding Brain Cells with Lasers, Scientists Pinpoint the Source of Illusions, Revealing New Insights Into Schizophrenia
Research into how the brain processes illusions bombarded mice’s neural cells with lasers, reproducing brain activity associated with illusions.
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