First 3D atlas of basal ganglia maps millions of cells, aiding brain disease research

Researchers have published the first 3D atlas of the basal ganglia, mapping millions of cells to provide a detailed structural reference. This advance could improve understanding of Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and schizophrenia, though therapeutic applications remain distant. The atlas represents a foundational scientific resource rather than an immediate clinical breakthrough.

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