Worm’s brain mapped and replicated digitally to control obstacle-avoiding robot.

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      Oh yeah that’s fascinating for sure!

      The significance of the connectome stems from the realization that the structure and function of the human brain are intricately linked, through multiple levels and modes of brain connectivity. There are strong natural constraints on which neurons or neural populations can interact, or how strong or direct their interactions are. Indeed, the foundation of human cognition lies in the pattern of dynamic interactions shaped by the connectome.