Salk Institute for Biological Studies

Systemic cellular reprogramming increases lifespan in mice by one third

New gene-editing technology open new treatment possibilities for retinal, heart and neurological diseases

Salk scientists use sound waves to control brain cells

Scientists discover key driver of human aging

Breakthrough in ‘editing’ mitochondrial disease DNA

“Imaginary meal” tricks the body into losing weight

Scientists discover an on/off switch for aging cells

Simple Method Turns Human Skin Cells Into Immune-Fighting White Blood Cells

Salk Scientists Uncover New Clues to Repairing an Injured Spinal Cord

In the liver tissue of obese animals with type 2 diabetes, unhealthy, fat-filled cells are prolific (small white cells, panel A). After chronic treatment through FGF1 injections, the liver cells successfully lose fat and absorb sugar from the bloodstream (small purple cells, panel B) and more closely resemble cells of normal, non-diabetic animals. Courtesy of the Salk Institute for Biological Studies

One injection stops diabetes in its tracks

Anatomy and physiology of animals Relation btw sensory, relay & motor neurons. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Blocking pain receptors extends lifespan, boosts metabolism in mice

Drug blocks light sensors in eye that may trigger migraine attacks

Salk scientists develop faster, safer method for producing stem cells

Surviving Drought

Neurons Derived from Cord Blood Cells May Represent New Therapeutic Option