A science powerhouse bets on genetic therapy to beat brain disorders

NPR News Wednesday 03 June 2026, 09:00 UTC By Jon Hamilton 1 min read

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The Allen Institute in Seattle says scientists have now learned enough about how the brain works to start fixing it when it breaks.(Image credit: Erik Dinnel)

The Allen Institute in Seattle says scientists have now learned enough about how the brain works to start fixing it when it breaks.

(Image credit: Erik Dinnel)

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