New human brain atlas is the most detailed one

An evolving brain

method

RNA

individual brain cells in humans

five other primate species

difference

brain region

processing semantic memory and language

feature

promoted synaptic plasticity

component for learning and memory

explain how humans developed complex cognitive skills.

immune cells

communication between distant brain regions

Animal models

study

Alzheimer’s

manipulate multiple mousegenes

the kind of brain pathology seen in older people

mice brain

focuses on the
neocortex

higher cognitive function

adult brain

the midbrain

movement, vision

vision, hearing, and the hindbrain

breathing and heart rate

neurons

control innate behaviors

physiological functions

Personalized medicine

use

genetic information

identify the risks of potential diseases

early preventative measures

Mapstone

detailed brain atlat

successful brain function

Addressing brain disease

promoting brain health

assess patients

particular cancer treatment

find the proper dose of a drug