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The Skeptics Guide #1005 - Oct 12 2024

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Mapping the Connectome: Insights from Fruit Fly Brains

This chapter explores the achievement of mapping the fruit fly brain's connectome, shedding light on its 140,000 neurons and synaptic connections. The discussion also covers future implications for mapping mammalian brains and highlights the significance of mesoscale perspectives and cortical columns in understanding brain architecture.

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