A Cross-Species Brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Histology Database of Vertebrates
Understanding brain evolution requires detailed comparative analyses of brain structures across species. However, high-resolution anatomical and connective data remain limited for most vertebrates beyond a few well-studied model organisms. To address this gap, we collected postmortem brain samples from a range of vertebrates, primarily small amniotes, and performed magnetic resonance imaging and histological staining. Here, we present the "Animal Brain Collection (ABC)," a freely accessible database that enables researchers to examine and compare cellular and tissue-level brain architectures across species. This resource provides a foundation for cross-species investigations of brain structure and development, offering new opportunities for research into the diversity and evolution of vertebrate brains.
Authors
- Yuji Komaki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0250-0354)
- Takuma Kumamoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2326-0783)
- Makoto Suematsu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7165-6336)
- Chiaki Ohtaka‐Maruyama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0632-7341)
- Tomokazu Tsurugizawa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3194-578X)
- Illia Aota (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5377-7687)
Institutions
- University of Tsukuba (JP)
- Central Institute for Experimental Animals (JP)
- Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science (JP)
- Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (CA)
- National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scientific Data
- Published
- 2025-07-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41597-025-05540-5
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- MRI in cancer diagnosis
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.36
Funders
- Takeda Science Foundation
- Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development
- Mochida Memorial Foundation for Medical and Pharmaceutical Research
- Japan Society for the Promotion of Science