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Brain Mapping

By Michael Kaplen

Thanks to the Brain Stimulant blog for information on a new brain mapping project. A team of researchers has modeled in high-resolution the underlying architecture of the human cerebral cortex, showing how different brain regions interact with one another. This is basically an outline of the wiring connections between neurons in the brain's outer layer. This is the most complete mapping of the interconnected brain nodes to date. Apparently this is one of the first maps of the human brain at this level of detail. The researchers used a state-of-the-art diffusion MRI technology to image neural fibers. This new map may allow a better interpretation of brain scans as scientists will now know the underlying mechanisms of brain activation/deactivation. This diagram will give scientists a keener insight into how the brain works.

More information can be obtained by reading the full brain mapping article.

Full post as published by Brain Injury News and Information on July 24, 2008 (boomark / email).