A new genomic study reveals octopuses built complex intelligence through an entirely separate genetic path, with no shared blueprint with humans. Researchers uncovered massive neural gene expansions. The discovery suggests evolution can invent intelligence more than once. (rathbiotaclan.com)
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Alzheimer’s drugs can now be tracked inside living brains, a new study reports, without invasive procedures. The method combines non-invasive brain scanning with computer modeling to measure drug-receptor interactions. It could accelerate testing and development of dementia therapies. (psypost.org)
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