Lab Notes
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<p>The 21st century is the century of biology. Discoveries made in the lab today will shape the cures of tomorrow. On Lab Notes, we're pulling back the curtain on the human stories behind headline-grabbing scientific studies and breakthroughs. Lab Notes is a production of the Allen Institute.</p>
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4/27/2020
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October 20, 2025
Lab Notes | Bridging Science Fiction and Reality: Seattle Hub for Synthetic Biology
Global science lies at the edge of a new age of discovery thanks to advances in synthetic biology driving innovations that could reshape human health. Synthetic biology involves redesigning organisms at a cellular level to grant them new abilities. It is, at first blush, the stuff of science fiction; but in fact, it is a reality here in Seattle. In this episode of Lab Notes, we explore the promise and potential of this exciting field with some of the leading minds spearheading efforts ...
September 4, 2025
Lab Notes | The neuroscience of addiction and possible paths to a cure
Science is supporting the battle against addiction and drug abuse. Neuroscientists around the world are working to better understand the mechanisms of addictive drug use and how to alleviate the debilitating withdrawal symptoms that cause people to suffer. In this episode of Lab Notes, we meet two social service providers who work directly with people in treatment and recovery on the complex nature of of substance abuse and a leading neuroscientist working to unravel its mysteries. Behind eve...
August 18, 2025
RERELEASE – Lab Notes | Why don’t we understand the brain?
Why is the brain harder to understand than other organs? What can we learn about our brains from studying octopus arms? Is the human brain even capable of understanding itself? We are revisiting a past episode about the challenges still facing scientists as they work to better understand our brains. Tune in to learn how far we've come, and how far we have to go. Listen on our site or wherever you find podcasts. Behind every science headline, there is a human story. Hear about the scientific a...
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- What is Lab Notes?
<p>The 21st century is the century of biology. Discoveries made in the lab today will shape the cures of tomorrow. On Lab Notes, we're pulling back the curtain on the human stories behind headline-grabbing scientific studies and breakthroughs. Lab Notes is a production of the Allen Institute.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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