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Synaptic mapping
/sɪˈnæptɪk ˈmæpɪŋ/noun
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Synaptic mapping is the process of creating detailed diagrams of the connections between neurons in the brain, revealing how signals travel and influence behavior. This technique has evolved from basic anatomical studies to cutting-edge digital reconstructions, playing a key role in understanding neurological disorders and advancing artificial intelligence models.
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The Human Connectome Project, started in 2009, has mapped over 1,200 human brains, uncovering that the average person has around 86 billion neurons connected by about 100 trillion synapses, which could fill a library's worth of data and potentially unlock treatments for conditions like Alzheimer's.
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