With this brain map we are one step closer to total fruit fly simulation
TechCrunchJUL 2023
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Mapping increasingly complex brains is an enormous challenge that may not yield proportionate benefits. The fruit fly larva brain, while impressive, is still far removed from human brain complexity. The time, resources, and computational power required for mapping more advanced brains could potentially be better spent on other neuroscience research avenues that directly impact human health and cognition.
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