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·June 3, 2024·4 min read

Mapping Millions of Brain Connections

Researchers upgraded BARseq to map millions of neurons, enhancing our understanding of brain connections. This advanced technique reveals how losing vision changes the visual cortex, making it more like neighboring brain areas.

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·May 24, 2024·6 min read

Study Maps Genetic Risk of Schizophrenia to Specific Brain Cells

A new study uncovers the intricate molecular mechanisms behind schizophrenia by mapping genetic risk factors to specific brain cells. Researchers used comprehensive genetic and cellular analyses to identify how these genes affect different cell types in the prefrontal cortex.

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·May 14, 2024·5 min read

New Technique Reveals Rapid Aging in Alzheimer’s Brain Cells

Neuroengineers discovered that certain brain cells age faster than others, particularly in Alzheimer’s patients. Using a new technique called MUSIC, they identified distinct aging patterns in brain cells and sex-specific differences in aging.

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·May 9, 2024·6 min read

Microscopic Brain Tissue Map Reveals Vast Neural Networks

Researchers created the largest 3D reconstruction of human brain tissue at synaptic resolution, capturing detailed images of a cubic millimeter of human temporal cortex. This tiny piece of brain contains 57,000 cells, 230 millimeters of blood vessels, and 150 million synapses, which amounts to 1,400 terabytes of data.

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·May 5, 2024·5 min read

New Genetic Atlas of Brain Development

Researchers created an atlas detailing the early genetic development of the brain from weeks 6 to 13 of embryonic growth. This novel work offers a comprehensive view of gene regulation across different brain regions, moving beyond previous studies that focused primarily on the cortex.

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·April 24, 2024·5 min read

How Sensory Experiences Shape Neurons

A new study introduces BARseq—a rapid, cost-effective method for mapping brain cells, revealing new insights into how our brains are structured at a cellular level. Researchers used BARseq to classify millions of neurons across multiple mouse brains, discovering unique 'cellular signatures' that define each brain region.

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·April 23, 2024·5 min read

New Tool Maps Brain Signals with Unprecedented Clarity

Researchers developed an innovative chemical tool to explore how signals like dopamine and epinephrine interact with neurons via G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs). This new tool allows for precise detection of neuromodulators across various brain regions with high spatial resolution.

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·April 6, 2024·6 min read

How the Brain Regulates Emotion

A new study provides a novel understanding how the human brain regulates emotions, distinguishing between emotion generation and regulation. By analyzing fMRI studies, researchers identified specific brain regions, including areas of the anterior prefrontal cortex, that are key to emotion regulation.

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Featured Neurology Neuroscience

·March 25, 2024·4 min read

Mapping Brain Activity with Brain-Computer Interface Technology

Researchers are trialing a novel brain-computer interface (BCI) with the potential to transform neurosurgical procedures and patient care. The Layer 7 Cortical Interface, boasting 1,024 electrodes for unparalleled brain activity mapping, promises new insights into neurological and psychiatric conditions.

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·March 13, 2024·5 min read

AI Maps Brain Tissues to Disease Symptoms

A groundbreaking AI language model is illuminating the complex relationship between clinical symptoms and brain tissue abnormalities. By analyzing medical summaries and tissue samples from the Netherlands Brain Bank, the model provides new insights into disease progression and the challenge of diagnosing brain diseases accurately.

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·March 5, 2024·4 min read

3D Maps Reveal Molecular Complexities of the Brain

Researchers pioneered the use of spatial omics and deep learning to craft 3D molecular maps of the brain, offering new insights into its function across different scales. Their study employs advanced mass spectrometry imaging and single-cell metabolomics to decode the brain's intricate biochemistry.

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·February 23, 2024·6 min read

Mapping the Brain’s ‘Dysfunctome’

Researchers achieved a breakthrough in mapping the brain's 'dysfunctome'—key dysfunctional circuits linked to disorders like Parkinson’s, dystonia, OCD, and Tourette’s syndrome. Utilizing deep brain stimulation (DBS) data from 261 patients worldwide, they pinpointed specific frontal cortex circuits crucial for symptom improvement.