Jumping Genes … A New Clue to Octopus Intelligence? - Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence

Formerly thought of as “junk DNA,” their mobility may help explain unique problem-solving abilities. “I literally jumped on the chair…” one researcher said.

The fact that octopuses are unusually intelligent (like mammals) even though they are solitary invertebrates means that they now receive some protection against cruelty. Protection that no one bother… [+3816 chars]

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