New research has identified an important molecular analogy that could explain the remarkable intelligence of these fascinating invertebrates. An exceptional organism with an extremely complex brain and cognitive abilities makes the octopus very unique among invertebrates. So much so that it resem
According to a new study, the neural and cognitive complexity of the octopus could originate from a molecular analogy with the human brain.
This research shows that the same ‘jumping genes’ are active both in the human brain and in the brain of two species,, the Californian octopus. A discovery that could help us understand the secret of the intelligence of these remarkable organisms. The octopus’ genome, like ours, is rich in ‘jumping genes’, most of which are inactive. Focusing on the transposons still capable of copy-and-paste, the researchers identified an element of the LINE family in parts of the brain crucial for the cognitive abilities of these animals.
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