davidsyes's Journal: New Program Maps Virtual Rat Brain In 3D

A 3D map to search out the human brain is in the making, but for now, listen to/read the report about research going into studying the brain of rats.

"All Things Considered, November 20, 2008 A new digital guide to the rat brain could help researchers solve a problem that slows down many experiments -- where in the brain am I?

When scientists send a probe into the brain, or cut a slice of brain tissue to study on the microscope, sometimes it's really tough to figure out exactly what part of the brain they are looking at.

The new virtual road map of the rat brain allows scientists to navigate through the brain on their computer. Unlike the old brain atlases, this program lets scientists explore the brain as it is: in 3D."

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http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97274006