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Octopus Brains Hint at Protein Accuracy Secret | Science News

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Octopuses may hold the secret to brainpower thanks to a rare genetic mutation that supercharges their protein-making cells—leading to fewer errors and less toxic clumps, which could be key to their intelligence and might one day help treat human neurodegenerative diseases. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ef98a2bf91be6a7c

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