Mapping the Mouse Brain: A Milestone in Neuroscience

The BRAIN Initiative Cell Census Network (BICCN) has published a series of papers presenting comprehensive cellular maps of the entire mouse brain, providing neuroscientists with unprecedented depth and resolution to explore previously uncharted territories. These brain-wide atlases reveal insights into the diversity and organization of neuron types across different brain regions. The data sets also allow for comparisons between species, shedding light on evolutionary adaptations at the cellular level. Additionally, the BICCN has conducted an in-depth survey of the epigenomic landscapes in thousands of specialized cell types from the adult mouse brain, providing valuable information on gene regulation and potential links to neurological disorders.