Blueprint Basics

The NIH Blueprint for Neuroscience Research is a cooperative effort among the 15 NIH Institutes, Centers and Offices that support neuroscience research. Read more about Blueprint.

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Brain wiring a no-brainer?
New data from the Human Connectome Project reveal that the complex pathways connecting different brain regions seem to follow a surprisingly simple gridlike pattern. More
  Blueprint continues its support for NITRC 
The Blueprint will continue to fund the Neuroimaging Informatics Tools and Resources Clearinghouse (NITRC), an online forum where researchers can share tools for neuroinformatics research. More
Cre driver mice: A versatile resource for studying brain circuit development
Cre driver mice – in which genes can be manipulated in specific cells and time periods – are serving as powerful research tools. A new report shows how such mice are being used to explore neuronal function and development. More