Researchers, supported by the NIH's BRAIN Initiative, have created a comprehensive map of the fruit fly brain, identifying ...
At the start of October, scientists completed accurately mapping the entire brain of a fruit fly, along with releasing ...
Researchers, supported by the NIH's BRAIN Initiative, have created a comprehensive map of the fruit fly brain, identifying ...
D rendering of fruit fly’s neurons is the first time that scientists have captured the whole brain of an adult that can walk ...
Buildup of a protein called filamentous actin, or F-actin, in the brain inhibits the removal of cellular wastes, including DNA, lipids, proteins and organelles. The resulting accumulation of waste ...
By preventing the build-up of F-actin in the brain, researchers extended the healthy lifespan of fruit flies by approximately ...
Humans and fruit flies both may become forgetful as they age. But because fruit flies have a lifespan of only about two months, they can be a useful model for understanding the cognitive decline that ...
In the world of neuroscience, breakthroughs often come from unexpected places. One such source is the Drosophila melanogaster ...
Maxim Berg/Unsplash Key takeawaysBuildup of a protein called filamentous actin, or F-actin, in the brain inhibits the removal of cellular wastes ...
Science correspondent Allan Blackman looks at a new study into whether cats are really liquid (just search the internet).