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neuroscience1 year ago

"Neurons Exhibit Distinct Reactions to Electrical Stimulation"

Researchers at the Allen Institute discovered that different neuron types exhibit distinct responses to electrical stimulation, with excitatory neurons syncing with both slow and fast frequencies and inhibitory neurons responding mainly to fast frequencies. This finding could lead to more targeted and effective brain therapies for disorders like epilepsy by customizing stimulation frequencies to selectively target specific neuron types.

science-and-technology1 year ago

"Mapping the Human Brain: A Moonshot Project to Combat Disease"

The Allen Institute is embarking on a "moonshot" project to map the 86 billion neurons in the human brain, aiming to better understand brain function and potentially find cures for diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. This ambitious endeavor, likened to sequencing the genome, could provide a comprehensive reference for studying normal brain function and disease. By identifying vulnerable cell types, the research may lead to targeted therapies and a deeper understanding of brain diseases, ultimately contributing to humanity's quest to comprehend the complexities of the brain.

healthtech2 years ago

Seattle's Allen Institute and CZI launch new hub to revolutionize health tracking and synthetic biology

The Allen Institute, in collaboration with the University of Washington and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, has launched the Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology, a project aimed at revolutionizing disease detection by tracking health at the cellular level. The nonprofit research center, known for its groundbreaking work in mapping the human brain, now seeks to understand what causes healthy cells to progress into disease and monitor these changes in real time. The project aims to accelerate diagnosis and improve treatment by providing doctors with detailed insights into patients' cellular health.