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Illuminating the brain one neuron and synapse at a time – 5 essential reads about how researchers are using new tools to map its structure and function

  • Written by Vivian Lam, Assistant Health and Biomedicine Editor
Illuminating the brain one neuron and synapse at a time – 5 essential reads about how researchers are using new tools to map its structure and functionThe U.S. BRAIN Initiative seeks to elucidate the connection between brain structure and function.Science Photo Library - PASIEKA/Brand X Pictures via Getty Images

Scientists know both a lot and very little about the brain. With billions of neurons and trillions of connections among them, and the experimental limitations of examining the seat of...

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