The simple brain of the fruit fly is invaluable to neuroscientists studying information processing and task management, and a new, incredibly detailed map of fruit fly brain connections now makes that easier.

“The #FlyLight Project produces large anatomical data sets and highly characterized collections of GAL4, LexA and Split-GAL4 drivers in order to enable the visualization and precise manipulation of individual cell types in the #Drosophila nervous system.”

https://www.janelia.org/project-team/flylight

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Today 10 years ago I started at #Janelia. here's my very first picture, at Bob's. Thank you to all my Janelia friends and colleagues ❤️

🎄 w/ hand-made ChemisTree ornaments #TollensTest #Janelia