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Study of human brain: For the first time in the world, what is the objective of IIT Madras to create a 3D atlas of 100+ brains?
· Source: Amar Ujala
Summary
IIT Madras's Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre is building a high-resolution 3D digital atlas of more than 100 human brains, covering every stage of life and several neurological disorders. The project uses over 1,000 annotated images, including MRI scans and tissue images, to help detect inflammation, oxygen loss and nerve damage, and runs on the Paramshakti supercomputer. More than 200 researchers, over 10 Indian medical institutions and 30 international partners are involved. Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated the centre to the nation on 11 October 2026.
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