Scientists have already established that octopuses are smarter than your average invertebrate, but a new discovery suggests one of the reasons why: a specific molecular analogy with the human brain.
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There's a Surprising Similarity Between The Brains of Humans And Octopuses
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There' s a Surprising Similarity Between The Brains of Humans And Octopuses
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Scientists have already established that octopuses are smarter than your average invertebrate, but a new discovery suggests one of the reasons why: a specific molecular analogy with the human brain.
Solving one of the biggest open questions about the nature of dark matter
Newsfounded
There must be secret linguistic communication between dark matter and common matter in the Universe. What is this? Gravity may be the reason for this discussion. A new SISSA study published in "The Astrophysical Journal" sheds light on this long-standing issue.
Octopus and human brains share the same "jumping genes"
Newsfounded
Researchers at International School for Advanced Studies (ISSA) in Italy may have just discovered the reason for the remarkable intelligence in octopuses and active jumping genes.
Octopus and human brain share similar 'jumping genes', new study shows
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Octopus and human DO share genetic traits: Study shows how both brains share similar 'jumping genes' Two species of octopus and humans share similar 'jumping genes'.
¿En qué se parece el cerebro de un humano y el de un pulpo?
Muyinteresante
Según un nuevo estudio publicado en la revista BMC Biology, humanos y pulpos compartimos unos genes conocidos como transposones o genes "saltarines".
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Octopus Brain and Human Brain Share Similar Jumping Genes
Medindia
The neural and cognitive complexity of these animals could originate from a molecular analogy with the human brain, as discovered by a research paper recently published in BMC Biology and coordinated by Remo Sanges from SISSA of Trieste and by Graziano Fiorito from Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn of Naples.
The same jumping genes are found in Octopus and humans
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According to an instutition, researchers at the International School for Advanced Studies (ISSA) in Italy may have just discovered the explanation for the remarkable intelligence in octopuses and active jumping genes.
Dei geni saltellanti potrebbero spiegare l'incredibile intelligenza del polpo
Kodami
La complessità neurale e cognitiva di questi animali potrebbe derivare da un' analogia molecolare con il cervello umano, come scoperto in uno studio pubblicato su BMC Biology e coordinato da Remo Sanges della Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati di Trieste (SISSA) e da Graziano Fiorito della Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn di Napoli.
Remarkable Intelligence: Octopus and Human Brains Share the Same "Jumping Genes"
Knowledia
New research has identified an important molecular analogy that could explain the remarkable intelligence of these fascinating invertebrates. [...] paper that was recently published in BMC Biology and coordinated by Remo Sanges from Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) of Trieste and by Graziano Fiorito from Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn of Naples.
Octopus brain and human brain share the same 'jumping genes'
Interesting Engineering
Researchers at International School for Advanced Studies (ISSA) in Italy may have just discovered the reason for the remarkable intelligence in octopuses and active jumping genes.
Cerebro humano y cerebro de polvo compartilham semelhança surpreendente
Infototal
Uma pesquisa publicada na BMC Biology e coordenada pela Escola Internacional de Estudos Avançados (SISSA) mostra que esses genes estão presentes tanto no cérebro quanto no cérebro de duas espécies de polvos.
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Une étude scientifique souligne que les pieuvres partagent certains gènes cérébraux avec les humains
Histoire et société
Une étude menée par des scientifiques italiens a montré que les mêmes types de gènes sauteurs sont actifs à la fois dans le cerveau humain et dans celui de deux espèces de mollusques céphalopodes de la famille des « Octopodidae »: le « Octopus vulgaris », qui est la pieuvre commune; et le « Octopus bimaculoides », également appelé poulpe californien.
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Investigación revela que los cerebros humanos y de los pulpos son mas similares de lo esperado
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Una nueva investigación ha identificado una importante analogía molecular que podría explicar la Un organismo excepcional con un cerebro extremadamente complejo y habilidades cognitivas hace qu e el pulpo sea único entre los invertebrados.
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Octopus brain and human brain share the same 'jumping genes'
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According to a new study, the neural and cognitive complexity of the octopus could originate from a molecular analogy with the human brain.
Geni 'salterini' accomunano il cervello del polpo e quello dell'uomo
Cronache di scienza
Il polpo [...] ha più cose in comune con i vertebrati che con gli invertebrati. La spiccata complessità neurale e cognitiva di questi animali potrebbe trovare origine da un'analogia molecolare con il cervello dell'uomo, così come scoperto da una ricerca coordinata da Remo Sanges della SISSA di Trieste e da Graziano Fiorito della Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn di Napoli.
Remarkable Intelligence: Octopus and Human Brains Share the Same "Jumping Genes"
FocusTechnica
New research has identified an important molecular analogy that could explain the remarkable intelligence of these fascinating invertebrates. [...] paper that was recently published in BMC Biology and coordinated by Remo Sanges from Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) of Trieste and by Graziano Fiorito from Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn of Naples.
Remarkable Intelligence: Octopus and Human Brains Share the Same "Jumping Genes"
Lifeboat foundation
New research has identified an important molecular analogy that could explain the remarkable intelligence of these fascinating invertebrates. [...] paper that was recently published in BMC Biology and coordinated by Remo Sanges from Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) of Trieste and by Graziano Fiorito from Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn of Naples.
Cosa si vedrebbe dalla cabinovia
Il Piccolo
Si riesce ad ammirare Barcola ed il suo litorale fino al promontorio di Miramare, in senso di marcia un pendio di bosco folto interrotto dalla fascia di ripetto della cabinovia. Appena quando si arriva alla quota di Villa Bonomo e della Sissa si scopre di nuovo il panorama della città, del Vallone di Muggia e dei monti dell'Istria.
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Octopus brain and human brain share the same 'jumping genes'
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According to a new study, the neural and cognitive complexity of the octopus could originate from a molecular analogy with the human brain. New research [...] was recently published in BMC Biology and coordinated by Remo Sanges from Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati (SISSA) of Trieste and by Graziano Fiorito from Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn of Naples.