ALLEN MOUSE BRAIN CONNECTIVITY ATLAS

This is the online help for the Allen Mouse Connectivity web application.

The Allen Mouse Brain Connectivity Atlas is a high-resolution map of neural connections in the mouse brain. Built on an array of transgenic mice genetically engineered to target specific cell types, the Atlas comprises a unique compendium of projections from selected neuronal populations throughout the brain.

KEY FEATURES:

Projection Mapping image data detailing axonal projections labeled by viral tracers

• Specific anatomic regions throughout the brain
• Intrinsic Signal Imaging for detailed Visual Area projection mapping
• Numerous defined neuronal populations
• Stacks of two-dimensional images obtained by serial two-photon tomography
• BDA vs. AAV for direct comparison of data derived from both conventional and viral tracing methods

Transgenic Characterization data detailing transgene expression in Cre or other driver lines

• Adult and developing brain
• Colorimetric in situ hybridization
• Fluorescent in situ hybridization
• Other histological methods

Anatomic Reference

• Histology
• Immunohistochemistry