“After a Decade, Scientists Unveil Fly Brain in Stunning Detail”

Scientists have mapped the brain of a fruit fly, revealing over 140,000 neurons connected by more than 490 feet of wiring. This detailed brain map, published in Nature, is the first complete reconstruction of any complex brain, surpassing the previously mapped brain of a tiny worm. The groundbreaking study promises to provide valuable insights into the nervous system, offering principles that may apply to the brains of other species, including humans.