University Researchers Develop Comprehensive Atlas of Brain Cells
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- •University of Maryland researchers contributed to a multi-species atlas of brain cells, focusing on the basal ganglia.
- •The atlas covers brain cell data from humans, macaques, marmosets, and mice, aiding disease understanding.
- •University of California, Irvine's research mapped 8 million brain cells, revealing 60 distinct types.
- •These breakthroughs provide foundational references for studying neurological disorders like Parkinson's.
- •The advances in brain mapping are expected to enhance clinical research and treatment strategies.
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