They have ‘jumping genes,’ like humans
A study published last year found that octopuses carry transposons, or “jumping genes,” that can jump around to different parts of an organism’s genome. According to LiveScience, some jumping genes in humankind are associated with learning and memory formation.
Turns out octopuses carry the same kind of jumping gene. By combining these findings with more observations of octopus brain activity, we may improve our understanding of the animals’ intelligence.
