Are Memories Transferable? Meet the Scientists Replicating an Infamous Study to Find Out
The original research suggested that worms could acquire memories by consuming other worms. Modern scientists are revisiting this claim to determine if the findings were accurate.
Key points
- Replicating a 1960s study on planarian worms
- Investigating if memories can be transferred via consumption
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