Show HN: A fruit fly connectome in the browser, every number traced to a source

Category: ai-ml

Tags: neuroscience, connectome, 3d-visualization, interactive, browser

Score: 6.7/10 (Innovation: 7, Technical: 7, Documentation: 6, Utility: 6)

Fly Explorer is a browser-based interactive visualization of a real fruit fly connectome, where every neuron position and connection is traced to a source. It offers guided tours for both beginners and experts, with 3D navigation, simulation playback, and detailed references. The project bridges neuroscience data and accessible web visualization, making complex connectome data explorable without specialized software.

Target audience: neuroscientists, data engineers, science educators, and curious developers

Repository: https://fly-brain-explorer.vercel.app/

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