GoKawiilResearchers use fly connectome data to pinpoint neural circuit driving walking
Scientists analyzing detailed wiring diagrams of the Drosophila ventral nerve cord ran simulations that identified a specific neural circuit acting as a central pattern generator for walking. The study builds on recent full connectome reconstructions of the fly's nerve cord to show how rhythmic leg movements could be generated by a defined set of interconnected neurons rather than relying solely on sensory feedback.