Fly brain map may reveal autism clues
Scientists have mapped the entire 124-million-connection brain of a male fruit fly, comparing it to a female's brain to identify differences linked to behaviors such as aggression, courtship, and singing. They found that 5% of neural wiring differs between sexes, driven by key genes, and these variations influence specific behaviors. This research enhances understanding of how genes shape brain wiring and may inform studies on human behaviors and neurological conditions like autism and schizophrenia.
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