解密大脑“微观地图” 中国科学家领衔取得批量脑图谱成果

Core Insights - A significant advancement in mesoscopic brain mapping has been achieved by a Chinese research team, with ten important results published in a special collection by Cell Press [1][3] - The Chinese Brain Project, initiated in 2021, aims to enhance foundational research and develop applications for brain disease diagnosis and treatment, as well as brain-machine interfaces and brain-like artificial intelligence [3][4] Research Achievements - The research team has successfully mapped the full brain projection atlas of non-human primate prefrontal cortex neurons, revealing intricate connection patterns that provide a theoretical basis for understanding complex cognitive functions in primates [5] - A spatial transcriptome atlas of the hippocampus has been created, detailing single-cell resolution for both normal individuals and Alzheimer's disease patients, marking a significant milestone in understanding brain diseases [5] International Collaboration - An international alliance for mesoscopic primate brain mapping is set to be established in September, involving researchers from over a dozen countries to further advance brain mapping studies [5]