'Jumping Genes': The Terrifying Similarities Human Brain and Octopus Share - News18

In a research paper published in the Journal BMC Biology, scientists have mentioned the existence of what is called “jumping genes” or transposons, which are found in two species of octopus – Octopus vulgaris and Octopus bimaculoides.

Octopuses are fascinating aquatic animals. Apart from being eccentric for their bodily structure, they are also considered to be one of the most intelligent creatures on this planet. A new study has … [+2281 chars]

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