The Diversity of Cell Types in the Human Brain

Explore the intricate world of neuroscience in this hour-long lecture by Christof Koch from the Allen Institute for Brain Science. Delve into the diverse cell types found in the human brain, examining classification techniques and the challenges of accessing brain tissue. Compare postmortem and surgical brain studies, and discover the therapeutic potential of this research. Investigate the hippocampus and consciousness, while learning about electrophysiology and computational neuroscience. Gain insights into the parallels between computers and the brain, and understand the bottom line of current neuroscientific knowledge.