# Global molecular code links birth order to neuron identity in fruit flies

Researchers have identified a molecular code in fruit flies that determines how a neuron's birth order dictates its identity. This discovery reveals a fundamental mechanism for generating diverse nerve cells. The findings could offer deeper insight into neurodevelopment across species.

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## Sources

### Science
- [Nature](https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10797-w) — 2026-07-22