# Synaptic architecture of leg and wing premotor control networks in Drosophila

*PRI Rank #15 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Neurobiology and Insect Physiology Research Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #15 |
| 18m citations | 42 |
| Journal | Nature |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41586-024-07600-z |
| Corresponding authors | Wei-Chung Allen Lee |
| Institution | University of Washington, 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/s41586-024-07600-z](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-07600-z)

## Topics

Drosophila melanogaster · Neural circuits · Neural circuits · Synaptic connectivity · Neural circuits · Neural circuits · Connectome · Neural circuits · locomotion · flight control

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