Identification of 97 New Regions in the Brain

A new map of the brain reveals nearly a hundred new areas of this vital organ for the first time. The brain resembles a landscape full of wrinkles, but in reality, it is divided into many invisible territories. Each of these sections is responsible for performing specific tasks in the brain. A group of these neurons activates when we see a familiar face, reminding us where we have seen that face before. Another group is involved in reading, another in seeing, and another is responsible for the movements of various body parts. Recently, researchers published a new map of the human brain, which experts believe is a milestone in neuroscience. This map shows nearly a hundred previously unidentified regions of the brain. According to the New York Times, this new map opens a new window into this vital organ. Researchers state that from now on, this map can be referred to for understanding any aspect of brain function. With this map, one can understand the growth process of children and also comprehend how diseases like Alzheimer’s affect the brain. Dr. David Kleinfeld, a neuroscientist from the University of California in San Diego, comments on this new map, saying, 'This is a step toward understanding why we are who we are.' According to the Huffington Post, this map was designed using advanced scanners and specialized artificial intelligence computers. The necessary information for designing this map was obtained from hundreds of studied brains. This map is much more advanced than all existing brain maps. Although the design of this map is a significant step in understanding the brain, experts believe there is still a long way to go to fully comprehend how the brain works. It may take decades for scientists and doctors to understand why each part of the brain is responsible for a specific task and how this guidance is carried out throughout the brain. Dr. Matthew Glasser, a professor of neuroscience at Washington State University and one of the designers of this map, states, 'This map is like version 1.0. A version 2.0 may also be created as information advances. However, we hope this new map can accelerate the process of neuroscience.'