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Scientists at Karolinska Institute and Allen Institute have created the most detailed human brain atlas ever, utilising single-cell sequencing.
The brain atlas identifies thousands of distinct cell types and precisely pinpoints their locations.
The resource, compiled from diverse donors including adults, children, embryos, foetuses, and non-human primates, promises to revolutionise the study of neurological diseases.
Data collected through single-cell sequencing techniques, which analyse the genetic material of individual cells, underpins this groundbreaking atlas.
Researchers aspire to harness the atlas to unlock new therapies for a range of brain disorders, marking a promising step towards deeper insights and potential treatments.
The research was published in the journal Science.
