A neural algorithm for a fundamental computing problem
Abstract
Flies use an algorithmic neuronal strategy to sense and categorize odors. Dasgupta et al. applied insights from the fly system to come up with a solution to a computer science problem. On the basis of the algorithm that flies use to tag an odor and categorize similar ones, the authors generated a new solution to the nearest-neighbor search problem that underlies tasks such as searching for similar images on the web.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Pub Defense Publication
- Publication Date
- Nov 10, 2017
- Source ID
- 10.1126/science.aam9868
Entities
People
- Charles F. Stevens
- Saket Navlakha
- Sanjoy Dasgupta
Organizations
- Army Research Office
- National Science Foundation
- Salk Institute for Biological Studies
- University of California, San Diego