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The Allen Brain Atlases were created by the Allen Institute for Brain Science. They linked genes to brain functioning/development.

Goals for the Project

The core goal of the brain atlas projects is to better understand the connections between genes and brain functioning. By researching and mapping the biochemical architecture of the brain, the atlases will be able to advance research and understanding of neurobiological diseases such as Parkinson's, Alzheimers, and autism (probing brain mysteries). Part of this goal of advancing science is propagated by the allen institute's free an accessible bank of data. The1000 terabytes of data open to all supports the Allen Institute for Brain Science motto of "fueling discovery".

Techniques used to create the atlases

The Allen Institute for Brain Science uses a project-based philosophy for their research. Each atlas is a separate entity with its own funding system (allan site). The development of the atlases is a multidisciplinary endeavor. To create an atlas, scientists collect and synthesize brain scans, medical data,genetic information and psychological data (probing...). They take postmortem brains and look at where genes are turned on and off using brain scanning technology (radio).

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