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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.

This shows cells in the primary motor cortex

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·September 22, 2022·6 min read

Mapping the Whole Human Brain

The Allen Institute is launching a new global collaboration to map approximately 200 billion cells in the human brain by type and function.

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·October 6, 2021·9 min read

Advancing Efforts to Treat, Prevent and Cure Brain Disorders

Collaborative work on the brain atlas describes how different cells are organized and connected throughout the mouse brain. Understanding what differentiates brain cells can lead to new research and potential therapies for brain disorders.

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·March 9, 2019·6 min read

High Speed 3D Microscope Captures Stunning Videos of Fruit Fly Nerve Cells in Action

Columbia team harnesses powerful technology to uncover never-before-seen details of the nervous system, demonstrating SCAPE's broad potential to decipher the brain.

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·November 13, 2017·3 min read

Experts Call for Ethics Rules to Protect Privacy and Free Will As Brain Implants Advance

Researchers call for regulations and ethical guidelines to help protect personal privacy and autonomy for those who use neurotechnologies.

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·November 22, 2016·4 min read

Global Brain Initiatives Generate Wealth of Neuroscience Data

A team of neuroscientists have collaborated to develop a plan for managing, analyzing and sharing neuroscience data.

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·September 20, 2016·2 min read

International Brain Initiative Launch and VIP Dialog: Towards an International Brain Station

The United States, in collaboration with other nations and the UN Conference on Trade and Development, has announced the launch of an International Brain Initiative.