Dharini : 3D Image Of Foetal Brain
The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) released highly detailed 3D images of a foetal brain named, Dharini.
- It is now the largest publicly accessible digital dataset of the human foetal brain and is freely available to researchers worldwide.
- The dataset provides detailed insights into brain development from the second trimester of a foetus and researchers have identified over 500 brain regions, making it a complete atlas of the human brain.
- It was created with less than one-tenth of the initial funds that powered the Allen Brain Atlas, and with a technology platform that was entirely custom-made in India.
- The dataset offers key applications, including advancements in fetal imaging technology for early diagnosis and treatment of developmental disorders.
- It also serves as an invaluable resource for researchers aiming to understand neurodevelopmental processes and conditions.
- The project was supported by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India and private entities.
- It could offer new insights into neonatal brain health and help improve early diagnosis and treatment.
- The dataset is available to all researchers and can help in the development of treatments for brain-related health conditions.
