Game Overview for Brain Anatomy Studies

This game offers students and scientists a virtual tool to explore and study brain anatomy.

Why Use This Game for Brain Studies?

Human brains, the most advanced among animals, evolved from rodent-like ancestors, similar to today’s rats. Rodent brains are essential models for human brain studies because of their structural and connectivity similarities with our own brains. In the U.S. alone, approximately 100 million mice are used in labs annually. This game is designed to train students and scientists in brain anatomy without the need to sacrifice real animals. It provides an interactive learning experience that can be accessed anytime, anywhere, at a low cost.

Message from the Developer:

Interested in researching cures for neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and schizophrenia? Scientists often use rodents, especially rats and mice, because their brains share 90% genetic similarity with humans and are easier to examine due to their smaller size. This game provides a realistic, hands-on experience to explore rodent brain anatomy, which is essential for studying diseases affecting the human brain.

Game Features:

• Experience virtual tissue dissection in the Rat Brain Tissue Experience
• Explore the Rat Whole Brain Experience
• Isolate regions like the Right Hemisphere of the Rat Brain and Hippocampus tissue
• Discover stages in development: 18-20 Days Pregnant Rat and Postnatal Day 0-1 Rat Pup

Learn Key Techniques

Human brain diseases often begin in specific brain regions. For example, early Alzheimer’s affects the hippocampus, while advanced cases involve the cerebral cortex. Learning to isolate tissue from rodent brains is crucial but challenging. This game lets you gain practice in dissecting adult and juvenile rodent brains before working with actual specimens, enhancing your skills in a risk-free environment.