# Synaptic connectome of the Drosophila circadian clock

*PRI Rank #10 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #10 |
| 18m citations | 74 |
| Journal | Nature Communications |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41467-024-54694-0 |
| Corresponding authors | Charlotte Helfrich‐Förster, Meet Zandawala |
| Institution | Julius-Maximilians-University of Würzburg, Germany |

**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/s41467-024-54694-0](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-024-54694-0)

## Topics

Circadian rhythm · FlyWire connectome · dorsal clock neurons · Interhemispheric interactions · indirect light input pathways · Descending neurons · Feeding behavior · Courtship behavior · Synaptic connectivity · Neuroendocrine cells · single-cell RNA sequencing · receptor mapping · paracrine peptidergic signaling · neuropeptides in clock neurons · Connectome · clock output pathways · higher-order brain centers · circadian network interconnectivity

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