2 million-cell experiment traces how a mammal grows

Researchers at the Allen Discovery Center at UW Medicine have created the largest dataset of its kind tracing the early days of mammal development at the single-cell level, capturing how genes switch on and off in the developing mouse during the critical period of organ formation.

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How immune cells detect different threat levels from salmonella

A new study from the Allen Discovery Center at Stanford University finds that macrophages, a type of immune cell that is part of our first line of defense against infections, has an even more fine-tuned sensory system to detect the infectious bacteria than previously thought.

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Exploring Frontiers Seminar: Christopher Mason

Last week, Christopher Mason, Ph.D., presented at the first Exploring Frontiers Seminar of the year, describing his work on genomics and other -omic technologies in the contexts of cancer, subway microbial communities and astronauts.

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The Frontiers Group is hosting two upcoming symposia chaired by Allen Discovery Center leaders.

Exploring Frontiers: Nature's Blueprint

How do physics and genetics lead to living creatures' growth and form? 

Join us May 2-3, 2019, at the Allen Institute for a symposium featuring the latest insights in the fields of morphogenesis and regeneration, chaired by Michael Levin, Ph.D., leader of the Allen Discovery Center at Tufts University.

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Exploring Frontiers: Predicting Biology

Leveraging computation and mathematics to accelerate biological discovery

Join us July 25-26, 2019, for a symposium featuring the latest insights from leading modeling researchers from the fields of neuroscience, cell science and immunology, chaired by Markus Covert, Ph.D., leader of the Allen Discovery Center at Stanford University.

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In the News

University of Washington researchers create massive genetic map of organ development

GeekWire, Feb 20, 2019

Philanthropy Group Awards 10 New Distinguished Investigators

ASH Clinical News, Jan 2, 2019