Comprehension: "An atlas of the human mind"

AN ATLAS OF THE HUMAN MIND

COMPREHENSION

QUESTIONS

ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-3 ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE TEXT. USE YOUR OWN WORDS.

1 Why is it necessary to create a genetic atlas of the brain different from the conventional ones?

• Conventional brain maps are obsolete since they just describe its anatomical areas while scientists need to understand it at a much more specific level.

2 How does the Allen Institute intend to create the atlas of the brain so fast?

• The Allen Institute intends to reach their goal in less than 2 years by using a team of laboratory robots instead of a large number of human workers. 

3 What will the medical benefits of having a genetic map of the brain be?

• Since most of mental illnesses and disorders have a genetic component, mapping the brain effectively will help doctors to diagnose and treat these pathologies in a better way.

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