"Unraveling the Mysteries: Mapping the Intricate Mouse Brain"

Researchers are making significant progress in mapping the mouse brain by combining high-throughput single-cell RNA sequencing with spatial transcriptomics. These methods allow for the identification and mapping of different categories of brain cells, providing comprehensive atlases of the mouse brain. The next steps involve understanding the functions of these molecularly defined cell types and creating a unified resource for the neuroscience community. These efforts are part of the larger BRAIN Initiative Cell Census Network, which aims to create comprehensive maps of cells in the brains of mice and primates, including humans.