Harvard and Google map human brain tissue for research

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Harvard researchers have created a detailed map of human brain tissue, a decade-long project involving a brain sample from an epilepsy patient. Collaborating with Google, they produced high-resolution 3D images, surprising scientists with the intricate details. The goal is to utilize these models for treating Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. This groundbreaking work offers unprecedented insights into the brain's structure.


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