ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

ABMAP

Okay kiddo, so imagine you have a big map of all the places you know. Now, let's say you want to find a specific place like the ice cream parlor you went to last summer. You might start by looking at the map and trying to remember what the area around the ice cream parlor looked like - were there any other stores nearby or big buildings?

Well, that's kind of like what an abmap does! Except instead of looking for an ice cream parlor, it helps scientists find and understand the different parts of our brain. See, our brain is like a big map of different areas that control different things - like how we see, hear, and move.

But scientists don't always know exactly where these areas are or how they work together. That's where the abmap comes in - it's a map of the brain that shows all these different areas and how they're connected. Scientists can use this map to better understand how our brains work and also help treat things like seizures, strokes, and other brain disorders.

So, in summary, an abmap is a helpful tool that helps scientists better understand and map out the different areas of our brains, kind of like a big map of a city where they can find and understand different areas.