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Published on: October 13, 2023
Allen Brain Atlas: an integrated spatio-temporal portal for exploring the central nervous system
Susan M Sunkin1, Lydia Ng, Chris Lau
1Allen Institute for Brain Science, 551 North 34th Street, Seattle, WA 98103, USA. susans@alleninstitute.org
The Allen Brain Atlas offers a comprehensive online resource for brain gene expression, connectivity, and anatomical data across species. It provides powerful tools for researchers to explore and analyze complex neurobiological information.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Bioinformatics
- Genomics
Background:
- The Allen Brain Atlas is a vital online public resource.
- It integrates gene expression, connectivity, and neuroanatomical data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the resources available at the Allen Brain Atlas.
- To describe data types and web application features for data mining.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing Allen Brain Atlas products and data types.
- Description of web application features for data retrieval and analysis.
- Highlighting tools for gene searches, image viewing, and 3D navigation.
Main Results:
- Detailed description of various data types including in situ hybridization (ISH), microarray, RNA sequencing, and imaging.
- Explanation of search functionalities, image viewers, and the Brain Explorer software.
- Introduction of cross-data set search capabilities for integrated analysis.
Conclusions:
- The Allen Brain Atlas provides a unified platform for accessing and analyzing diverse neurobiological data.
- Its comprehensive resources and advanced tools facilitate research on the brain across multiple species.
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