Global initiative launched to map brain cells linked to diseases
全球發起繪製與疾病相關之腦細胞圖譜計畫
更新於: 2026年6月21日 下午12:30
In June 2026, the Allen Institute and 30 partners launched the Brain Health accelerator, a landmark global initiative to combat neurodegenerative diseases.
2026年6月，艾倫研究所（Allen Institute）與30個合作夥伴共同啟動了「大腦健康加速器」（Brain Health accelerator），這是一項旨在對抗神經退化性疾病的指標性全球計畫。
By moving beyond traditional molecular research, this project aims to map the precise brain cells and functional circuits that break down during illness.
該專案超越了傳統的分子研究，旨在繪製疾病發生時受損的精確腦細胞與功能迴路。
This shift allows scientists to develop precision therapies designed to protect or restore specific, vulnerable components of the brain.
這種轉變使科學家能夠開發出專門用於保護或恢復大腦中特定脆弱組件的精準療法。
Utilizing cutting-edge technology like single-cell genomics and AI-based modeling, the initiative creates a human brain cell map comparable in scale to the Human Genome Project.
透過運用單細胞基因組學與AI建模等尖端技術，該計畫建立了一份規模堪比人類基因組計畫（Human Genome Project）的人類腦細胞圖譜。
A key advantage is the collaborative network established to study human brain tissue, reducing reliance on animal models.
其核心優勢在於建立了用於研究人類腦組織的合作網絡，降低了對動物模型的依賴。
With over 3 billion people affected by neurological conditions worldwide, the urgency for new treatments is clear.
全球有超過30億人受神經系統疾病影響，因此開發新療法的迫切性顯而易見。
By adopting a 'radically open science' model, the project ensures that data is shared rapidly with researchers across the globe.
透過採取「激進式開放科學」（radically open science）模式，該計畫確保數據能迅速與全球研究人員分享。
