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Fruit fly brain connectome mapped with 139,000 neurons

Researchers have mapped the fruit fly brain connectome, detailing 139,000 neurons and 50 million synapses. This significant neuroscientific achievement aims to shed light on the complexities of brain structure and function. AI

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Fruit fly brain connectome mapped with 139,000 neurons

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