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Science · Biology & genetics · published 2026-09-03 · via Science

Complete Fruit Fly Connectome Maps 124 Million Synaptic Junctions

Researchers have produced a full connectome of the fruit fly nervous system, detailing every one of its 124 million synaptic connections. This comprehensive map offers unprecedented insight into neural circuitry and information flow.

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The newly completed map captures the entire wiring diagram of the fruit fly's nervous system, cataloging 124 million individual synaptic junctions. This exhaustive dataset represents a significant milestone in mapping complex biological networks.

By tracing the precise pathways of information flow, the connectome provides a detailed blueprint of how

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