Mysteries of the human brain revealed as scientists release detailed 3D image of its genes and pathways

Due to recent research, scientist have now generated the first detailed pictures of the intricate events in the womb that result in the formation of the human brain. this study could be a breakthrough in understanding cognitive disorders developed before birth, such as autism to schizophrenia. This research has been developed by researchers at Allen Institution of Brain Study in Seattle, which was funded by Microsoft billionaire, Paul Allen. These researchers analysed the brains of four human people between 15 and 21 weeks. During these weeks, they build-ed up the first atlas of the developing brain based on the differences in gene activity. Senior scientists believe that these revolutionary new techniques for studying the brain could transform our knowledge of how the brain works, which could lead to radical new forms of prevention or treatment for the many psychological and developmental disorders that have so far defied medicine. This work is part of  a much wider body of research, which aims at a fundamental understanding of the brain. This research is already beginning to show that these  are enriched in the human frontal coretx, which is the part of the brain that is said to be responsible for conscious control over other parts of the brain. with this study/research in continue still, this could lead to unprecedented clues to he molecular underpinnings of what makes the human neocortex. I believe that this research is a great step into understanding where and what causes cognitive disorders developed before birth. Being able to blueprint the brain and generated the first detailed pictures of the intricate events in the womb is a huge step in brain studies. This could a giant step into possibly curing cognitive disorders, with due time. 

Original article: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/mysteries-of-the-human-brain-revealed-as-scientists-release-detailed-3d-image-of-its-genes-and-pathways-9233660.html

Secondary article: http://www.livescience.com/23313-human-brain-atlas-disease.html