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·November 21, 2024·4 min read

Brain Mapping Approach Reveals Hidden Clues to Schizophrenia

A new study identifies previously hidden brain network patterns in schizophrenia by focusing on nonlinear connectivity, offering potential biomarkers for early diagnosis. Traditional imaging methods often overlook these patterns, but researchers developed advanced statistical tools to uncover this new dimension of brain organization.

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·November 21, 2024·10 min read

3D Brain Models Unlock New Insights Into Memory and Connectivity

Researchers have developed the most detailed 3D computational models of key brain regions, including the hippocampus and sensory cortices, to better understand their roles in memory formation and connectivity. These models integrate anatomical and physiological data, capturing synaptic plasticity and long-range interactions. By simulating brain activity, the models enable predictions about cortical processing and provide tools for future experimental validation.

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·November 11, 2024·5 min read

Uncovering Hidden Brain Signals

A recent study offers new insights into how brain regions coordinate during rest, using resting-state fMRI (rsfMRI) and neural recordings in mice. By comparing blood flow patterns with direct neural activity, researchers found that some brain activity remains "invisible" in traditional rsfMRI scans. This hidden activity suggests that current brain imaging techniques may miss key elements of neural behavior. The findings, potentially applicable to human studies, may refine our understanding of brain networks. Further research could improve the accuracy of interpreting brain activity.

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·November 7, 2024·6 min read

Flexible Brain Cells Enable Task Planning and Goal Tracking

Neuroscientists have identified specialized brain cells that form flexible "coordinate systems" to help us track where we are within a sequence of actions. These cells map our position in complex behaviors, making connections similar to a music box playing different tunes.

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·November 6, 2024·5 min read

How the Brain Reacts to Movie Scenes

By analyzing fMRI scans of people watching films, neuroscientists have created a comprehensive functional map of the brain, showing how it activates in response to complex scenes. This study identified 24 distinct networks that process aspects like faces, speech, or movement, and revealed how executive functions shift between easy and challenging scenes.

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·October 21, 2024·6 min read

3D Brain Atlas Maps Key Stages of Brain Development

Researchers have created a 3D atlas of the developing mouse brain, offering a dynamic, high-resolution view of brain structures during embryonic and post-natal stages. This new tool allows scientists to explore how brain cells, such as GABAergic neurons linked to neurological disorders, emerge and interact during development.

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·October 2, 2024·6 min read

First Full Brain Map of Adult Fruit Fly Created

Researchers have created the first neuron-by-neuron map of an adult fruit fly brain, marking a major achievement in brain mapping. The map, built using 21 million images, connects nearly 140,000 neurons and 50 million synapses, making it the most complex brain map of any adult animal to date.

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·October 1, 2024·5 min read

Researchers Reactivate Memory Circuits in Mice to Trigger Shelter-Seeking

Researchers have successfully reactivated memory circuits in mice, causing them to seek shelter even when no shelter was present. By stimulating neurons linked to spatial memory, the team activated a previous memory of shelter-seeking behavior.

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·October 1, 2024·3 min read

BRAIN Initiative Launches Major Data Release to Map Brain Cells

The BRAIN Initiative® Cell Atlas Network (BICAN) has released its first major dataset, providing single-cell and single-nucleus transcriptomic and epigenomic profiles from human, mouse, and other mammalian brain cells. This open-access release is designed to accelerate neuroscience research, offering raw data that will help define brain cell types and their molecular characteristics.

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·September 30, 2024·6 min read

New Brain Mapping Tool Reveals Detailed Neuronal Connections

Scientists have developed a new brain-mapping tool called START, which combines transcriptomics and viral tracing to map the connections between specific neuronal subtypes with unprecedented detail. This technology allows researchers to identify distinct patterns of connectivity in inhibitory neurons within the cerebral cortex, providing a blueprint of the brain’s circuits.

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·July 16, 2024·4 min read

New Brain Template Created

Researchers have developed "OpenNeuro Average" (onavg), a new cortical surface template that improves the accuracy and efficiency of neuroimaging data analysis. This template is based on 1,031 brains, providing a more uniform and less biased map compared to previous models.

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·June 13, 2024·11 min read

New Tech Maps Human Brain in Unprecedented Detail

Researchers developed a technology pipeline to image entire human brain hemispheres at high resolution. This breakthrough allows for detailed analysis of brain structures, offering insights into diseases like Alzheimer's.

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brain mapping

Brain Mapping Approach Reveals Hidden Clues to Schizophrenia

3D Brain Models Unlock New Insights Into Memory and Connectivity

Uncovering Hidden Brain Signals

Flexible Brain Cells Enable Task Planning and Goal Tracking

How the Brain Reacts to Movie Scenes

3D Brain Atlas Maps Key Stages of Brain Development

First Full Brain Map of Adult Fruit Fly Created

Researchers Reactivate Memory Circuits in Mice to Trigger Shelter-Seeking

BRAIN Initiative Launches Major Data Release to Map Brain Cells

New Brain Mapping Tool Reveals Detailed Neuronal Connections

New Brain Template Created

New Tech Maps Human Brain in Unprecedented Detail

Gene Therapy Restores Hearing in Those with Deafness

Forever Chemicals May Disrupt Brain Development

Kids Outsmart AI in Puzzle Game That Builds Critical Thinking

Drug-Coated Neural Implants Reduce Immune Rejection

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