3D genome 'entanglement' may explain how cephalopods evolved complex brains

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What happened

Octopuses, squid and cuttlefish, collectively known as coleoid cephalopods, have evolved exceptionally large and elaborately structured nervous systems capable of complex behaviors such as problem-solving and rapid camouflage.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:00:12 UTC.

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