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The human brain has more than 170 billion cells. A newly published atlas offers the most detailed maps yet of the location, structure and, in some cases, function of more than 3,000 types of brain cells. The atlas could help scientists understand what makes humans unique in the animal kingdom and the roles different brain cells play in disease. Science correspondent Jon Hamilton talks to host Regina G. Barber about the findings from this new map, a product of the NIH's BRAIN initiative. Plus, what the heck splatter neurons have to do with all of this!Read Jon's full story here. Scie...

Thousands of Citizens Property Insurance policyholders in Florida are getting offer letters to leave for the private market.

Citizens Property Insurance sent letters to policyholders with offers to switch to a private insurer. The deadline to respond is Tuesday, Oct. 10. Here's what to do.

Many other risky variants remain undetected—and that’s partly because study populations have been predominantly white.

Jon Hamilton is a correspondent for NPR's Science Desk. Currently he focuses on neuroscience and health risks.