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Journey to the center of the brain

New look suggests brain's anatomy determines its activity

By Tina Hesman Saey

- More than 2 years ago

Hub systems may be frustrating for airline travelers, but a central hub keeps the brain connected and humming, a first-ever wiring diagram of the human brain reveals.

BRAIN MAP Pictured is the first complete, high-resolution map of the human cerebral cortex. The new view pinpoints a central hub for coordinating activity in the entire brain, and also suggests that the brain’s anatomy determines its activity.