How data is helping us unravel the mysteries of the brain

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September 4, 2018 Today's TED Talk How data is helping us unravel the mysteries of the brain 17:22 minutes · TEDMED 2017 Geneticist Steve McCarroll wants to make an atlas of all the cells in the human body so that we can understand in precise detail how specific genes work, especially in the brain. In this fascinating talk, he shares his team's progress -- including their invention of "Drop-seq," a technology that allows scientists to analyze individual cells at a scale that was never before possible -- and describes how this research could lead to new ways of treating mental illnesses like schizophrenia. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day How the brain takes care of itself If the brain takes care of the body, how does the brain take care of itself? Find out the remarkable things the brain can do to stay in tiptop shape. Watch » 4 talks · Total run time 57:26 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Scared of too much color in your life? Learn to let go of your fear -- and find more joy Bright, vivid color really does give us more energy -- and that's just one of the things designer Ingrid Fetell Lee discovered in her 10-year search for the sources of joy. Read more »   Download the TED app

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