A recent study has revealed that the genes responsible for learning and
memory in humans and other animals actually originated around 650 million
years ago. The research, conducted by a team of scientists, suggests that
these crucial genetic components have been conserved and passed down
through generations over an extensive period of time. By studying the
genomes of diverse organisms, including humans, fruit flies, and sea
anemones, the researchers found striking similarities in the genes related
to learning and memory across species. This discovery sheds new light on
the evolutionary history of cognitive abilities and provides valuable
insights into how organisms have adapted to learn and remember information
over millions of years.
memory in humans and other animals actually originated around 650 million
years ago. The research, conducted by a team of scientists, suggests that
these crucial genetic components have been conserved and passed down
through generations over an extensive period of time. By studying the
genomes of diverse organisms, including humans, fruit flies, and sea
anemones, the researchers found striking similarities in the genes related
to learning and memory across species. This discovery sheds new light on
the evolutionary history of cognitive abilities and provides valuable
insights into how organisms have adapted to learn and remember information
over millions of years.
