A Fly's Tiny Brain May Hold Huge Human Benefits

The Drosophila, a type of fruit fly, is a well-established genetic model with a broad range of behaviors.

The Drosophila, a type of fruit fly, is a well-established genetic model with a broad range of behaviors.

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This is a depth-encoded image of the brain of the Drosophila, a type of fruit fly, showing serotonin neuron clusters.

This is a depth-encoded image of the brain of the Drosophila, a type of fruit fly, showing serotonin neuron clusters.

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