A science powerhouse bets on genetic therapy to beat brain disorders

Allen Institute scientist Aaron Garcia (right) and executive vice president Ed Lein (left) examine a section of human brain in the lab. The institute has launched the Brain Health accelerator, which will focus on using genetic therapy to develop treatments for a range of brain disorders.

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)