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Freezing human brain slices
Human brain sections being frozen. A technician pours liquid nitrogen onto human brain tissue. The brains have been donated for medical research at the Harvard Brain and Tissue Resource Centre, USA. Each brain is divided into two hemispheres. One half is preserved in formalin and stored for anatomical study. The other half is sliced into sections and frozen for genetic and biochemical study. The Harvard Brain and Tissue Resource Centre is the largest brain bank in the world. It stores over 3, 000 healthy and diseased brains, which are available to researchers studying disorders such as Parkinsons disease, Alzheimers disease and schizophrenia
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2006 Brain Bank Central Nervous System Freezing Frozen Harvard University Liquid Nitrogen Organ Donation Pathological Pathology Pouring Preparing Technician Us A Brain Laboratory
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This print captures a crucial moment in medical research at the Harvard Brain and Tissue Resource Centre, USA. In this image, a skilled technician is pouring liquid nitrogen onto human brain tissue, freezing it to preserve its genetic and biochemical properties. These brains have been generously donated for scientific exploration. The Harvard Brain and Tissue Resource Centre stands as the largest brain bank worldwide, housing over 3,000 healthy and diseased brains. This invaluable resource fuels groundbreaking studies on debilitating disorders such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and schizophrenia. Each brain undergoes meticulous division into two hemispheres: one half is preserved in formalin for anatomical examination while the other half is sliced into sections and flash-frozen for further analysis. The intricate details of these frozen human brain slices provide researchers with an unprecedented opportunity to unravel the mysteries of our central nervous system. Within this laboratory setting at Harvard University lies immense potential for advancements in biology and medicine. By studying these frozen brain segments under various lenses - both genetic and biochemical - scientists strive to gain deeper insights into pathological conditions affecting the human body. Through organ donation, individuals contribute not only to their immediate communities but also leave an enduring impact on global health initiatives. As we peer into this thought-provoking photograph from 2006 by Science Photo Library, we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge that holds promise for improving countless lives around the world.
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