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Technician dissecting a human brain
Technician dissecting a human brain. A technician slices a human brain into 1.5 centimetre thick sections. It has 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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In this photo print, we witness a dedicated technician meticulously dissecting a human brain. The scene unfolds at the prestigious Harvard Brain and Tissue Resource Centre in the United States, where medical research is conducted to unravel the mysteries of neurological disorders. With utmost precision, the technician slices through the intricate folds of the brain, creating 1.5 centimeter thick sections. This generous donation for scientific exploration will pave the way for groundbreaking discoveries in biology and medicine. The human brain is divided into two hemispheres, each serving distinct functions. Here at Harvard's renowned facility, one half of this remarkable organ is preserved in formalin for anatomical study while its counterpart undergoes a different fate. The other half is carefully sliced into sections and frozen to facilitate genetic and biochemical investigations. As we delve deeper into understanding conditions such as Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, and schizophrenia, it becomes evident that resources like the Harvard Brain and Tissue Resource Centre are invaluable treasures. Housing over 3,000 healthy and diseased brains from generous donors worldwide makes it not only an impressive institution but also the largest brain bank globally. This thought-provoking image captures both artistry and science intertwined harmoniously—a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our most complex organ: the human brain.
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