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What is the brainstem?

The brainstem is a vital part of your brain, connecting it to your spinal cord. It controls essential functions like breathing, heart rate, and sleep. The new Indian brain map, Anchor, provides an incredibly detailed 3D view of this crucial area, which could help us understand and treat disorders affecting these fundamental processes.

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Indian scientists create world's most detailed 3D brainstem map

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