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Source-SciTechDaily.com Introduction Researchers at the College of Engineering have made significant strides in brain research by developing a cost-effective method for spatially characterizing and mapping brain epigenomes . This groundbreaking technique, led by Chang Lu, the Fred W. Bull Professor of Chemical Engineering, aims to enhance understanding of brain biology at the molecular level. Published in the journal Cell Reports Methods, the study represents a collaborative effort across multiple departments within the College of Engineering, including the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Computer Science. Innovative Brain Mapping Technique Traditionally,  brain mapping  has involved profiling single cells one by one, a costly and labor-intensive process. However, Lu and his team have introduced a more efficient approach known as epigenomic tomography. This method entails creating detailed maps of the epigenome – the genome-scale...