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Salk Institute statement on lawsuits filed by Katherine Jones, PhD and Victoria Lundblad, PhD
July 13, 2017
OUR SCIENCE
Learn more about research that strives to unlock the fundamental principles of biology.
NEWS
More evidence shows natural plant compound may reduce mental effects of aging
Salk scientists find benefits of antioxidant fisetin in mouse model of premature aging, Alzheimer's disease
July 10, 2017
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Inside Salk Magazine
Spring 2017 issue
Explore the latest issue of our magazine featuring recent discoveries and events.
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How plants grow like human brains
3D scanning reveals similar statistical laws at work in both shoots and neurons
July 6, 2017
SYMPHONY AT SALK
Featuring special guest David Foster
Join us August 26, 2017 for a concert under the stars. Tickets now on sale!
MEET A SCIENTIST
Kenta Asahina
Assistant Professor
Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory
Molecular Neurobiology Laboratory
NEWS
Tilted microscopy technique better reveals protein structures
Salk Institute researcher describes new cryo-EM method to facilitate a better understanding of proteins involved in disease
July 3, 2017
Inside Salk Magazine
A song in bloom
When many of us look at a plant, we see a collection of stems and leaves. If it’s flowering, we might notice the shape or the color of its blossoms. When Liang Song looks at plants, she sees millions of years of evolution.
EDUCATION OUTREACH
Through education and volunteerism, we share our passion.
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Getty Conservation Institute and Salk Institute announce completion of major conservation efforts
Getty-led research and funding partnership leads to important site repairs and long-term conservation management planning
June 30, 2017
SALK TALK PODCAST
Chris Howard
When Howard is not playing D&D, he studies the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is implicated in diseases like Parkinson’s and drug addiction.
NEWS
Salk Institute establishes architecture endowment
Salk family gift launches fund for historical landmark preservation
June 27, 2017
NEWS
New method to rapidly map the “social networks” of proteins
Salk scientists improved upon a classic approach to mapping the interactions between proteins
June 26, 2017
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Prominent scientists in immunobiology and aging research to join Salk Institute
The Salk Institute is honored to welcome two new faculty with the rank of full professor.
NEWS
Grammy legend David Foster & Friends headline at 22nd Symphony at Salk
The Salk Institute will celebrate 22 years of Symphony at Salk on Saturday, August 26, 2017.
June 16, 2017
NEWS
Salk Institute scientist Eiman Azim named Pew Scholar and Aging Brain Scholar
June 15, 2017
NEWS
How the brain recognizes what the eye sees
New Salk Institute work outlining brain’s visual process could improve self-driving cars and point to therapies for sensory impairment
June 8, 2017