Fruit fly connectome complete, but human connectome still a long way off
BraydonDymm · x · 2026-09-04
The complete connectome of a fruit fly has been mapped, contributing to neuroscience of visual systems, taste, and social behavior. The author notes this doesn't amount to digital uploading — a full human connectome still feels a long way off.
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