Complete male Drosophila connectome released by Google and HHMI Janelia
Google Research and HHMI Janelia released a complete wiring diagram of the male Drosophila central nervous system with over 166,000 neurons and 125 million synaptic connections.
What changed
Released a proofread, downloadable complete wiring diagram of the male fruit fly brain and ventral nerve cord, annotated and viewable via Neuroglancer.
Why it matters
Researchers can link sensory inputs to motor outputs in a full male Drosophila central nervous system and compare male/female maps to study circuits for courtship, aggression and individual variability.
Who should care
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Worth trying
Yes — Download or explore the proofread connectome via Neuroglancer.