UC Irvine Maps Millions of Brain Cells, Identifying New Types in Basal Ganglia

UC Irvine researchers have mapped approximately 8 million cells within the human brain's basal ganglia, a region crucial for movement and decision-making. Their study identified 60 distinct cell types and their organization into cellular communities. This detailed atlas serves as a fundamental reference for understanding brain systems implicated in neurological and psychiatric conditions like Parkinson's and Huntington's diseases.