Mapped gene activity in over 6 million brain cells.
Studied brains from people aged from babies to over 100 years.
Found common gene patterns in several brain disorders.
Identified age around 24 when brain cells become more stable.
Provides a reference to tell normal aging apart from disease changes.
The front region, called the prefrontal cortex, helps us plan, make choices, and manage emotions.
By comparing many brain samples, researchers saw how gene activity changes from childhood to old age.
The map reveals similarities between diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, giving clues for new medicines.
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