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Octopus arms have segmented nerve systems, controlling movement and sensory input. Each segment enables independent control.

Chicago, United States - January 15, 2025 New research from the University of Chicago has uncovered how octopuses control ...

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New research has revealed that the nervous system circuitry that controls arm movement in octopuses is segmented, giving these extraordinary creatures precise control across all eight arms and ...

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A study from the University of Chicago has revealed a critical mechanism in the octopus's nervous system that allows for ...

The neurons in the octopus's arms are concentrated along an axial nerve cord that undulates down the length of each arm, with ...

The microbiome of Antarctic worms helps them cope with extremely cold conditions, providing insights into the role of the ...

An international team of scientists has uncovered a fascinating piece of the evolutionary puzzle: how the ventral nerve cord, a key component of the central nervous system, evolved in ecdysozoan ...

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