Specific neurons may explain why maggots love the texture of decaying fruit
A study led by Nikita Komarov and Simon Sprecher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has discovered neurons in the ...
Monster Hunter Wilds has the creepiest octopus nightmare fuel I've seen since Bloodborne, and its director is "incredibly proud"
Move over, Bloodborne; a new terrifying tentacle creature is in town, Monster Hunter Wilds ' Oilwell Basin Apex Nu Udra.
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Diseases of the nervous system articles from across Nature Portfolio
During the pathogenesis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), α-synuclein pathology may originate in peripheral organs and spread to the CNS. Using human tissue samples and multiple approaches in mouse ...
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UChicago scientists reveal nervous system secrets that give octopus arms their incredible dexterity
The suckers are also packed with sensory receptors that allow the octopus to taste and smell things that they touch—like combining a hand with a tongue and a nose. The researchers believe the ...
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A discovery surprises scientists – octopus tentacles act like they have their own “brain”
Octopus arms are the ultimate multitaskers, bending, twisting, and curling with an impressive range of motion that would make a yoga instructor envious.
Octopus Arms Think for Themselves – Scientists Reveal How They Work
The large nerve cord that runs along each octopus arm is divided into segments, allowing for precise movement control and ...
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Each octopus arm has its own massive nervous system similar to a brain
Octopus arms have segmented nerve systems, controlling movement and sensory input. Each segment enables independent control.
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Study Finds That an Octopus' Incredible Eight Arm Dexterity Comes From a Segmented Nervous System
A fascinating study found that the prehensile arms of an octopus are segmented from the rest of the cephalopod's body.
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One of the most unusual creatures on Earth. Scientists reveal the secret of the octopus nervous system
Scientists from the University of Chicago have uncovered the secret of the octopus' nervous system, which is one of the most ...
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Why Octopus Arms Have Minds of Their Own
Discover how each arm of an octopus operates independently, with its own mini-brain, enabling incredible dexterity and problem-solving abilities.
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US: Octopus Arms Control Movement with Segmented Nervous System, New Research Reveals
The study, published on January 15, 2025, reveals how the nervous system in each of the octopus's eight arms is divided into segments, allowing for sophisticated control of the animal's suckers.