“Cephalopods were the first intelligent animals on the planet.”
“This quote from Dr. Sydney Brenner, molecular geneticist and one of the founders of the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST), highlights the burgeoning scientific interest in cephalopods like cuttlefish, octopuses, and squid. These creatures are lauded for their complex nervous systems and intricate behavior – but scientists still know relatively little about them.”
“Now, researchers in OIST’s Molecular Genetics Unit, in collaboration with a researcher from Australia, have identified a new species of bobtail squid inhabiting Okinawa’s waters – dubbed Euprymna Brenner in honor of the late Dr. Brenner, who passed away earlier this year. The scientists’ findings, published today (December 11, 2019) in Communications Biology highlight the rich biodiversity in the seas near Okinawa, and may shed light on the genes, behavior, and development of bobtail squid.”
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