The octopus' brain and the human brain share the same 'jumping genes': A new study has identified an important molecular analogy that could explain the remarkable intelligence of these invertebrates - Science Daily

The neural and cognitive complexity of the octopus could originate from a molecular analogy with the human brain, according to a new study. The research shows that the same 'jumping genes' are active both in the human brain and in the brain of two species, Oc…

The octopus is an exceptional organism with an extremely complex brain and cognitive abilities that are unique among invertebrates. So much so that in some ways it has more in common with vertebrates… [+4484 chars]

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