Salk Institute
Scientific research institute focused on neuroscience, genetics, immunology, plant biology and more
The Salk Institute for Biological Studies is one of the world's preeminent basic research institutions, where internationally renowned faculty probe fundamental life science questions in a unique, collaborative, and creative environment. Focused on both discovery and mentoring future generations of researchers, Salk scientists make groundbreaking contributions to our understanding of cancer, aging, Alzheimer's, diabetes, and cardiovascular disorders by studying neuroscience, genetics, cell and plant biology, and related disciplines.
Faculty achievements have been recognized with numerous honors, including Nobel Prizes and memberships in the National Academy of Sciences. Founded in 1960 by polio vaccine pioneer Jonas Salk, M.D., the Institute is an independent nonprofit organization and architectural landmark.
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Details last updated 04-Feb-2019
People at Salk Institute
Juan Carlos Izpisua Belmonte
Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, Director at San Diego Institute of Science, Altos Labs
Satchidananda Panda
Professor, Regulatory Biology Laboratory at Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Gerald Shadel
Professor in the Molecular and Cell Biology Laboratory and holds the Audrey Geisel Chair in Biomedical Science at Salk Institute
Michael Downes
Senior Staff Scientist at Gene Expression Laboratory, Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Salk Institute News
Cell malfunctions can cause information leakage and trigger inflammation
University of Virginia School of Medicine - 05-Mar-2024
The discovery may improve inflammation treatment and anti-ageing interventions
Read more...Targeting senescent cells could be a useful approach for slowing/treating Alzheimer’s disease
Salk Institute - 01-Dec-2022
How senescent neurons lead to Alzheimer’s disease, effect on removal and drugs needed for therapy
Read more...Long-term partial reprogramming reversed ageing process in mice
The Guardian - 07-Mar-2022
Yamanaka factors restored youthfullness in aged cells, raised hope for new anti-ageing therapies
Read more...A new potential way to treat diabetes without insulin
New Atlas - 04-Jan-2022
Hormone, like insulin, controls blood sugar levels via a better molecular pathway
Read more...Study finds multiple health benefits from time restricted eating (TRE)
EurekAlert! - 17-Aug-2021
Strong protection against fatty liver disease seen in mice regardless of age and sex
Read more...Synthetic fisetin used to identify new target in fight against Alzheimer's
New Atlas - 05-Aug-2020
CMS121 lowered levels of fatty acid synthetase (FASN) which inhibited lipid peroxidation
Read more...Combination of two molecules, a potential treatment for osteoarthritis
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 19-May-2020
Raises hope to end the extensive physical and psychological suffering the condition brings
Read more...The constant development of stem cell technology
GEN News - 02-Dec-2019
Gene editing and stem therapy together could bring far superior treatment methods
Read more...Reversing epigenetic changes rejuvenated mice with progeria
MIT Technology Review - 08-Aug-2019
Could turning back the clock on genes make us live much longer?
Read more...Mysterious epigenetic marks and their impact on our life
Mosaic - 21-May-2019
Yamanaka factors may be the solution for reversing age-related diseases
Read more...An Algorithm to predict biological age from skin cells
The Pew Charitable Trusts - 08-Feb-2019
Will give insights into how biological and chronological age vary among people
Read more...Cells of living mice rejuvenated using OSKM trigger in drinking water
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 17-Jan-2019
More support for the SENS approach of regular maintenance to stop ageing
Read more...Fisetin destroys senescent cells, but safe dosage not determined yet
Lifespan.io (LEAF) - 26-Dec-2018
Includes table of fisetin content in range of fruits and vegetables
Read more...Wounds Healed With Reprogrammed Skin Cells
Singularity Hub - 14-Sep-2018
A topical solution converts cells from wounds into skin to repair tissue without scarring
Read more...Can Aging Genes Be Altered by a Face Cream?
vogue - 21-Jul-2018
A French company claims to have a cream capable to reprogram skin cells
Read more...Inhibition of ageing maybe the solution for Alzheimer's
The San Diego Union-Tribune - 19-Jan-2018
Will be successful than drugs targeting specific aspects of Alzheimer's
Read more...Anti-ageing breakthrough: Reprogramming the body could extend lifespan
Independent - 15-Dec-2016
Previous attempts resulted in younger cells but the mice developed tumours. Salk Institute Salk ...
Read more...Biologists discover the key mechanism that triggers human ageing
ScienceAlert - 01-May-2015
Accumulated alterations in the structure of heterochromatin may be a major underlying cause of ce...
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