3D image reveals hidden neurons in fruit-fly brain

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Researchers hope the data will speed the understanding of how the brain affects behaviour.

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  1. Jeremy Rehm

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Scientists have produced a 3D image of a fruit fly’s brain that’s so detailed, researchers can trace connections between neurons across the entire organ.

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doi: https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-018-05782-x

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