Octopus and human brains share the same 'jumping genes,' new study reveals - Daily Mail

Although it may seem implausible, humans and octopuses do share genetic traits. Scientists discovered that a type of 'jumping gene' associated with learning and memory can be seen in both.

Evolutionary biology tells us that humans share a range of different traits with many other species on Earth.   New research reveals that the human and octopus brain both share the same 'jumping gen… [+4371 chars]

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