- Neuroscientists have made a breakthrough by creating the first complete map of an insect’s brain.
- The map includes all of the synaptic wiring that connects the brain together.
- This map is known as a connectome and is a cornerstone of neuroscience.
- The University of Cambridge neuroscientist who conducted the study has stated that “now we have a reference brain”.
Scientists Create First Complete Map of an Insect Brain
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