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The first anatomically and genomically comprehensive human brain map has been developed by scientists, and is set to progress research into traumatic brain injury and other neurological conditions.

The Allen Human Brain Atlas, developed by the Allen Institute for Brain Sciences, will allow researchers to detect how disease and brain injury affect specific parts of the brain.

Allan Jones, chief executive officer of the institute, said that the atlas is the most detailed definitive map of the human brain that has ever existed.

"Understanding how our genes are used in our brains will help scientists and the medical community better understand and discover new treatments for the full spectrum of brain diseases and disorders, from mental illness and drug addiction, to Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, multiple sclerosis, autism and more," he explained.

Meanwhile, researchers at the University of Toronto have unveiled further technology that could be used to help brain injury patients.

Brain injury and stroke could in future be identified through the use of sonar technology, according to the study, announced at the Society of Interventional Radiology's 36th Annual Scientific Meeting in Chicago.

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