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The octopus is one of the most extreme animals on Earth. Its biology looks more like science fiction than natural evolution.

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This study from MIT explores eye evolution through AI simulations, uncovering how different tasks shape visual systems and ...

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Researchers uncover evidence that the gut microbiome and brain connection can influence brain gene expression and neural ...

New research shows gut bacteria can directly influence how the brain develops and functions. When scientists transferred ...