Unraveling the brain's mysteries

The brain is the body's conductor, orchestrating a host of vital functions. It is in charge of our language and movements. It is the seat of our consciousness, intelligence and memory and our emotions, thoughts and perceptions. But although our understanding of the brain is improving all the time, in many ways it remains a mystery to us. At the Institut Pasteur, teams are working to understand normal brain function and also to shed light on brain dysfunction and certain brain disorders. Brain connectivity and neurodegenerative diseases are one of the priority scientific areas of the Institut Pasteur's 2019-2023 Strategic Plan.

Check out this special report produced with the scientists from the "brain connectivity and neurodegenerative diseases" research area in conjunction with the SPAIS (Department for Scientific Programming and Incentive Actions)