IIT Madras unveils world's first detailed 3D images of fetal brain

IIT Madras has released the world's first detailed 3D high-resolution images of the fetal brain. This project, led by the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre, was completed at a significantly lower cost than similar efforts in Western countries. The research involved a global team from India, Australia, the U.S., Romania, and South Africa, and aims to enhance understanding of brain development. It could lead to improved treatments for developmental disorders, addressing a critical need in a country with 25 million childbirths annually. The findings will be published in the Journal of Comparative Neurology. The Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre, established in 2022, aims to become a leading global research center in neuroscience, with a focus on high-resolution brain mapping.