Amity Addrisi
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Amity Addrisi
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Emmy Award Winning Journalist : Proud UCLA Bruin : Mother of 2 tiny dictators : Geeking out at the Allen Institute
Fentanyl is 100x stronger than morphine and it's reshaping the public health landscape. In a new #LabNotes episode, dive into the neuroscience of addiction and the human stories behind the crisis: alleninstitute.org/news/lab-notes…
How does the brain work? Scientists are closer to the answer with the largest wiring diagram and functional map of a mammalian brain to date. 🧵
Big day for Brians! Scientists have learned a lot about brains, but they know hardly anything about Brians. That's why we're shifting from brain science to Brian science. We're actively recruiting Brians for this study. Please tag one who should join! 🔗 alleninstitute.org/news/announcin…
The cell is the building block of life. How do they work, how do they interact with each other, and what goes wrong in disease? Meet the newest cohort of Allen Distinguished Investigators and their bold #FrontierScience projects. 🧵
⚠️ An anomalously strong storm system will generate strong easterly winds across western Washington later today into early Wednesday morning. Be sure to: 🍃 Secure loose outdoor items. 🌲 Stay clear of trees and downed power lines. 🕯️ Prepare for power outages. #WAwx
New insights into Alzheimer’s Disease 🧠🔍 In a study with @UWMedicine and @KPWaResearch, researchers have identified some of the first neurons lost in the progression of Alzheimer’s Disease and potential future pathways to #EndAlz. 🧵 #studyBRAIN
