New map of a male fly central nervous system includes all 166,000 neurons - and enables direct comparisons to female fly brain
Researchers have mapped the entire central nervous system of the male fruit fly, identifying over 166,000 neurons. This new connectome allows scientists to compare male and female brain structures to better understand sex-specific behaviors.
Why it matters
This mapping is a major milestone in neuroscience, providing a foundation for understanding how complex social behaviors are hardwired in the brain.
A new map of the adult male fruit fly brain and nerve cord includes over 166,000 neurons and the millions of connections between them.
By Nicoletta Lanese Edited by Tia Ghose , Laura Mondrag n Published 3 September 2026 In News 4 min read When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here's how it works .
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