Banking Singapore’s brains: How the grey matter of the dead can help improve lives

Brain Bank Singapore was officially opened on Nov 27, 2019. To date, 420 people have pledged to donate their brains. The young brain bank has also retrieved 11 brains and seven spinal cords thus far.

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Photographing dissected brain regions is crucial for anatomical documentation. It also helps researchers trace the origin of each tissue sample, ensuring accurate correlation with histological findings. PHOTO: THE STRAITS TIMES

April 3, 2025

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