Google Open-Sources Fruit Fly Brain with 166,000 Neurons

Google, with Janelia Research Campus, released the connectome of a male fruit fly brain and nerve cord: 166,000 neurons and 125 million synaptic connections. Data obtained via electron microscopy and available through Neuroglancer and Neuroprint.

• Map includes 166,000 neurons and 125 million synapses
• Created using electron microscopy and ultrathin sections
• Available via Neuroglancer and Neuroprint, with Python and R packages
• Reflects structure, not dynamic brain activity