Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed

Every neuron and connection in the brain of a fly has been mapped—twice. On Friday, researchers announced the completion of a map of every neuron in the brain of a male fruit fly. The “connectome” provides a tool that can accelerate neurobiology research [1].

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1. arstechnica.com · Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed Sep 4, 2026

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