{
  "id": 17561917,
  "title": "Health Wrap Episode 57 discusses mapping the human brain, potential of brain atlases and more",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/health-wrap-episode-57-discusses-mapping-the-human-brain-potential-of-17561917",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-11-01T08:27:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu Health",
    "slug": "the-hindu-health",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/health-wrap-episode-57-discusses-mapping-the-human-brain-potential-of-brain-atlases-and-more/article71652431.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 57th episode of Health Wrap by The Hindu delves into the cutting-edge work of researchers creating detailed, 3D maps of the human brain using advanced imaging and reconstruction techniques. Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam, Head of the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre at IIT Madras, explains to senior assistant editor Zubeda Hamid how these maps are generated and the potential insights they could offer. Unlike traditional MRI scans that provide images at a fixed resolution, this new approach allows for a more in-depth examination of brain structures, enabling the construction of comprehensive 3D maps. The discussion covers the process of preparing brain tissue, employing imaging techniques, and reconstructing the data to create these maps. It also touches upon the various scientific and technological disciplines involved in this process and how detailed mapping could aid in studying the brain's structure and changes linked to neurological disorders. The episode highlights the Centre's ambitious plan to map over 100 human brains across different life stages, aiming to create a substantial collection of brain maps. These maps could enhance our understanding of brain variations, neurological conditions, and serve as valuable resources for brain research. Furthermore, the potential applications of these atlases in clinical research and healthcare are explored, particularly in improving our understanding of stroke and other brain-related conditions. The episode also discusses the challenges that must be overcome before these maps can be effectively applied in clinical settings. Viewers can access the full episode on The Hindu health page, along with the complete playlist of The Health Wrap.",
  "summary": "The episode discusses a new technology developed at IIT Madras to create detailed three-dimensional maps of the human brain, the recently released C-STROKE atlas and plans to map more than 100 brains",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}