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Second complete map of a fruit fly brain completed

Every neuron and connection in the brain of a fly has been mapped—twice.

Just like a fruit fly, a new algorithm never forgets old scents

Insect-inspired "sparse coding" does fast learning, avoids catastrophic forgetting.

How fruit flies chase invisible ribbons of smell to get to their source

Tracking smells in turbulent air takes a keen sense of direction and sharp memory.