Researchers publish first complete connectome of fruit fly brain and 'spinal cord'

Researchers from Harvard and Princeton have mapped the complete neural connections of an adult fruit fly, including its nerve cord. This breakthrough provides a comprehensive model for understanding how nervous systems coordinate complex behaviors.
Why it matters
Mapping a complete connectome is a milestone in neuroscience that could lead to deeper insights into brain function and biological behavior.
by Catherine Caruso, Harvard Medical School
The article is a straightforward report on scientific research findings.
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