Unprecedented Brain Atlas Reveals Intricate Details and Mystery Cells

Scientists have unveiled the most detailed and complex portrait of the human brain to date, cataloging over 3,000 types of brain cells that contribute to emotion, thought, memory, and disease. This work is part of the ongoing Brain Research Through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) initiative, which aims to understand and map the human brain. The findings provide insights into the complexity of the brain, its cell types, and how they are combined, shedding light on cognitive abilities and the development of brain disorders. The research is an interim report, with further studies needed to understand brain circuits, changes over time, and neurological diseases.