# A Drosophila computational brain model reveals sensorimotor processing

*PRI Rank #4 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #4 |
| 18m citations | 63 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-07763-9 |
| Corresponding authors | Philip K. Shiu |
| Institution | University of California, Berkeley, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/insect-and-arachnid-ecology-and-behavior/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41586-024-07763-9](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07763-9)

## Topics

Drosophila melanogaster central brain connectome · leaky integrate-and-fire computational model · Connectome · Neurotransmitter identity · sugar-sensing gustatory neurons · water-sensing gustatory neurons · feeding initiation · motor neuron firing · optogenetic activation · aversive taste processing · appetitive taste processing · mechanosensory circuits · antennal grooming circuit · mechanosensory neurons · Sensorimotor integration · grooming behaviour · Foraging behavior · taste modalities interaction · Connectome · circuit-level predictions

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