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Exploring the Complexity of the Human Brain: Cell Types, Numbers, and Lobar Functions

Did you know that the human brain is a complex network of billions of diverse cells? Understanding each type of cell and their function could be the key to unlocking the secrets behind brain health, aging, and neurological disorders…

Some crucial insights include:

✅ Glial cells are just as numerous and vital as neurons! They provide essential support, maintaining the brain’s environment and ensuring rapid communication.

✅ Mapping brain cells in detail is critical for developing targeted treatments for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

✅ Age-related changes don’t affect the whole brain equally; areas crucial for decision-making (like the prefrontal cortex) tend to be the most severely affected.

Exploring the Complexity of the Human Brain: Cell Types, Numbers, and Lobar Functions

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Prof. Dr. Mike K.S. Chan, Mohd Iskandar Jumat, Florisa Landa, Nur Shafawati Saili, Siti Azmah Jambo, Dianah Florentius, Nuryasmin Ezzaty, Raz Haziqah Hani Razali, Brenda Son Pei Chui, Aziera Farhanah Adihidayah Suardi, Sze Huey Sang, Prof. Dr. Michelle B.F. Wong, Thomas Skutella and Jonathan R.T. Lakey

American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research; 26(4), 2025
https://biomedgrid.com/pdf/AJBSR.MS.ID.003452.pdf

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