A vitamin D-based therapy may help remodel the protective barrier surrounding pancreatic tumors, offering a…
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The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is a world-renowned independent, non-profit scientific research institute located in La Jolla, California. It was founded in 1960 by Jonas Salk, the developer of the polio vaccine, with the aim of conducting fundamental research and training researchers in biology and related fields. The institute is known for its iconic architecture designed by Louis Kahn, which has become a symbol of cutting-edge scientific inquiry and innovation.
The Salk Institute’s research focuses on molecular biology and genetics, neurosciences, and plant biology. It has made significant contributions to our understanding of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, and infectious diseases among others. Researchers at the institute also study aging, metabolic diseases, and cellular structures and function. The Salk Institute promotes a collaborative environment that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries to foster innovative discoveries and approaches to improving human health.
A new single-cell atlas shows how epigenetic changes reshape brain cells during aging, revealing genomic…
A simple dietary amino acid may play a surprising role in controlling inflammation. The moment…
Human DNA constantly refolds in 3D space, and these looping dynamics regulate gene expression and…
Scientists have mapped how genetics and life experiences leave lasting epigenetic marks on immune cells.…
Scientists uncover a new “recipe” that shows how exhausted T cells can be reprogrammed to…
More than a billion people worldwide struggle with obesity, and popular treatments like Ozempic and…
Why do some people suffer more than others, even when the pain is the same?…
Salk scientists identify protein BCL6 as a key regulator of muscle maintenance in mice; BCL6-enhancing…
Salk scientists have found that eliminating the bile acid-producing protein BAAT and supplementing with the…
Salk scientists uncover how dietary fats are processed in mice, identifying specific fats that are…
A new study from the Salk Institute identifies a brain circuit that controls voluntary breathing…
Scientists have traced the evolutionary path from C3 to C4 photosynthesis, discovering key regulatory changes…
A study conducted by the Salk Institute and the University of California School of Medicine…
Salk Institute’s START technology maps brain connections with unrivaled precision, revealing unique patterns in inhibitory…
Researchers have mapped a brain circuit that mediates panic-like symptoms in mice, showcasing a novel…
A unique partnership at Salk leverages the deep learning software known as SLEAP to study…
Salk scientists unveil RNA capabilities that enable Darwinian evolution at a molecular scale, and bring…