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Transparent fish to advance brain research

Updated 2026-06-16 09:25 UTC 1 source Positive

A leading brain research center is shifting focus from fruit flies to transparent fish in an effort to better understand how brains control behavior. This innovative approach could revolutionize the field of neuroscience.

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One of the world's leading brain research centers is shifting away from fruit flies and toward a tiny, transparent fish. The goal: to understand how brains control the behavior of an animal or human.
2026-06-16 09:00 UTC
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