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Scientist Just Made The Largest Brain Map Ever

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Unlocking the Brain's Secrets

This chapter explores groundbreaking research from the Allen Institute, highlighting the discovery of over 3,000 types of brain cells through living tissue obtained during surgeries. It discusses the implications of these findings for understanding human brain uniqueness, visual processing, and the potential for advancing research on brain diseases like Alzheimer's.

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