http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-04-03/mapping-human-brain
President Barack Obama
announced a new multi-year research initiative to map the human brain.
He compared its potential to that of the Human Genome Project.
Scientists hope the brain project will eventually lead to solutions to
diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's and better treatments for a
range of mental illnesses. The National Institutes of Health will
coordinate the project. The president wants Congress to approve $100
million in initial funding. Some critics argue the money could be better
spent on smaller grants to a number of brain research projects with
specific goals. But many scientists are enthusiastic. Join Diane and
NIH Director Francis Collins for a discussion on mapping the human
brain.
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