VOICED : Belgium gets worlds biggest pickled brain collection

The video discusses a unique collection of nearly 3000 human brains, the largest in the world, used for research into mental illnesses like depression and schizophrenia. The collection, started in 1951 by a British doctor, faced challenges due to storage issues in London and was later moved to Belgium. It offers a rare opportunity to study brains unaffected by modern psychiatric drugs, providing valuable insights into psychiatric disorders. The research aims to explore the role of brain inflammation in these disorders, highlighting the collection's importance for future studies.

What makes the brain collection unique in terms of research potential?

• It contains brains from the 21st century only.

• It is the largest collection of brains from healthy individuals.

• It includes brains from individuals who have never taken psychiatric drugs.

• It is the only collection stored in Belgium.

Who initiated the collection of human brains and when?

• A French neurologist in 1970

• A Belgian scientist in 1960

• A British doctor in 1951

• An American researcher in 1945

Why was the brain collection almost lost?

• The brains were damaged by a flood

• It was stolen by a rival research team

• Because of a lack of storage space in London

• Due to a fire in the storage facility

What challenge is mentioned regarding obtaining brain tissue in Belgium today?

• It is almost impossible to get brain tissue after patients have died.

• It is easy to obtain brain tissue from living patients.

• There is an abundance of brain tissue available.

• Brain tissue is only available from animals.

What is one of the research focuses of the team using the brain collection?

• The role of brain inflammation in psychiatric disorders

• The effects of exercise on brain size

• The impact of diet on brain health

• The influence of genetics on brain color