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News: The Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has released 3D high resolution images of human foetal brain, achieving a major landmark in the domain of brain mapping technology.
About Dharani
- It is the largest publicly available digital dataset of the human foetal brain.
- It is a complete atlas of the human brain with researchers providing detailed insights into brain development from the second trimester of the foetus.
- Dharani has been developed with less than one-tenth of the initial funds that were used to create the US-based Allen Brain Atlas.
- It will help in improving current foetal imaging techniques, early diagnosis and treatment of health conditions affecting the brain.
- It signifies advancement in neuroscience research, providing insights into neurological disorders like autism.
