Outline of a fruit fly focusing on the brain part of its body.

Mapping an entire (fly) brain to understand our own brains

For many heartbreaking diseases of the brain — dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and others — doctors can only treat the symptoms. It’s difficult to cure what we don’t understand, and the human brain is almost hopelessly complex.

Now, the vast FlyWire team led by Princeton’s Mala Murthy and Sebastian Seung has made a major step forward by mapping a fruit fly brain. With NIH support, they have opened a pathway for detailed maps of the human brain “and the tailored treatments that could follow.”

A rendition of a Plasma infusion.

The Quantum Future: Meeting the Moment

Princeton’s quantum scientists and engineers are working to manipulate the strange behaviors of particles — mindbending realities like quantum entanglement and superposition — to advance knowledge and produce technologies in fields as far-ranging as computing, communications, medicine, energy, finance and cryptography. Our expanded Quantum Initiative and new Ph.D. program carry forward a spirit of discovery on our campus that reaches back to Einstein.

#VentureForward

Through the Venture Forward campaign, Princeton is making audacious bets on talent and potential that will have a transformative impact on the future of humanity.

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Student Life at Princeton

Princeton brings together undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds, and every corner of the earth, to share their experiences and perspectives with one another. Make your mark as part of our vibrant community.

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Study at Princeton

Our approach to learning combines the best aspects of a great research university and an outstanding liberal arts college.

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Work at Princeton

Every employee has the opportunity to make an impact supporting our mission of teaching and research.