The Allen Institute for Brain Science has generated the first data from live human brain cells with the Allen Cell Types Database: a new (and publicly available) tool for anyone who wants to explore and understand the anatomy and electrical signals of living brain cells. Continue reading →

Citizen science projects provide opportunities for those interested in advancing scientific research in various fields of choice. Participants can help in different ways, including data collection, engaging in focus groups, or taking part in research designs. The goal is to involve the public in “inquiry and discovery of new scientific knowledge.”

Participants do not necessarily need to have a scientific background. There are around 1500 current projects available; Continue reading →

A recent meeting of researchers at The National Cancer Institute (NCI) detailed updates on the Exceptional Responders Initiative, a program created to gain insights into the emerging field of exceptional responders in cancer (patients who have a major and long-lasting response to treatments that were not nearly as effective for similar patients). The NCI has just written up a summary of the developing pilot study.
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