Q. Which institute became the first research organization to release 3D images of the fetal brain?
Answer: IIT Madras
Notes: IIT Madras became the first research organization globally to release detailed 3D high-resolution images of the fetal brain, called DHARANI. The data set includes 5,132 brain sections captured using advanced brain mapping technology. The research was conducted at the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre on the IIT Madras campus. The team created a 3D atlas of the brain, identifying over 500 regions at a cellular resolution. This work helps understand brain development from foetal stages to adulthood. It also aids in studying developmental disorders like autism and cerebral palsy.

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