the brain conceals many mysteries but, thanks to advances in medical imaging, this amazing part of the human body is gradually being revealed. Find in this slideshow some rather exceptional shots, on the verge of a work of art, presenting the central organ of the nervous system and its constituents in all their facets and at different scales. Discover in particular how it is possible to visualize thebrain activity in real time with increasing precision and clarity. Dive into the brain thanks to our selection of the best photographs scientists from the “Brain Shards” exhibition presented on the occasion of Brain Week – an event that takes place every year in France in March.