# Neuronal wiring diagram of an adult brain

*PRI Rank #1 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #1 |
| 18m citations | 400 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-07558-y |
| Corresponding authors | H. Sebastian Seung, Mala Murthy |
| Institution | Princeton University, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/neurobiology-and-insect-physiology-research/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41586-024-07558-y](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07558-y)

## Topics

Connectome · Drosophila melanogaster adult brain · Microscopy · Neural circuits · Synaptic connectivity · Neuron types · hemilineages · Synaptic connectivity · projectome · Sensory neurons · ascending neurons · Motor neurons · Neuroendocrine cells · Descending neurons · central brain · Brain regions · photoreceptors · Sensorimotor integration · Synaptic connectivity · information flow analysis

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Pepkio Research Index (PRI). Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Papers, Class of 2026. https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/neurobiology-and-insect-physiology-research/2026. Accessed 2026-07-21.

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