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The group's discussions reveal excitement about the idea that organisms like slime molds and fungi can transfer learned behaviors through cell fusion, with phrases like 'uses cell fusion', 'transfer behaviors', and references to 'Physarum polycephalum' exemplifying an interest in mechanisms. The tone suggests curiosity and recognition of the broader scientific impact, as seen in mentions of historical studies and implications for understanding information transfer in biology.

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Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the research, especially in relation to non-neural organisms sharing learned behaviors.

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Posts demonstrate high curiosity, referencing specific studies, species, and potential implications, indicating strong engagement.

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Discussions include references to mechanisms, historical studies, and broader concepts like cellular fusion, showing moderate depth.

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Participants see this research as potentially transformative, highlighting its novelty and bioethical implications.

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Discovering Habituation in Smart Slime Moulds

Discovering Habituation in Smart Slime Moulds

Researchers demonstrate that the slime mould Physarum polycephalum can exhibit habituation, a form of learning typically associated with neural organisms. This groundbreaking discovery suggests non-neural organisms, like slime moulds, may offer insights into the fundamental mechanisms of learning.

January 31, 2023

3,904,862 views


Slime Molds: Exploring Habituation and Learning in Microorganisms

Slime Molds: Exploring Habituation and Learning in Microorganisms

Dive into the fascinating world of slime molds. This video examines how Physarum polycephalum demonstrates habituation, showing learning abilities previously thought to be exclusive to neural organisms. Discover the implications for understanding learning evolution in non-neural life forms.

February 10, 2020

952,803 views


Habituation Insights: Learning in Slime Molds

Habituation Insights: Learning in Slime Molds

This video explores the capabilities of slime molds, specifically Physarum polycephalum, to exhibit habituation—a learning process seen in neural organisms. Discover how these remarkable creatures respond to repeated stimuli and their potential roles in understanding learning evolution.

February 4, 2023

939,818 views


Fascinating Learning Abilities of Physarum Polycephalum in Space Exploration

Fascinating Learning Abilities of Physarum Polycephalum in Space Exploration

Ni animal ni végétal ni champignon le Blob fait preuve de capacités étonnantes telles que l'apprentissage. This video explores five surprising facts about Physarum polycephalum, a unicellular organism capable of memory and adaptation, with potential applications in space.

March 30, 2021

2,615 views



  • @ivacheung.com (Bluesky)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_GTIL7AECQ
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    January 31, 2023

  • Randy Ellis
    @randalljellis (Twitter)

    @Plinz No goal being pursued here, in contrast to slime molds that can solve mazes, rely on the past experience of other slime molds, and share memories. Mind you, all of this without neurons or synapses. Refs: https://t.co/SMIJlpT00Y; https://t.co/mn4hhz4wsg; https://t.co/loUXwbFLly
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    April 30, 2022

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  • Gaurav Venkataraman
    @gaurav_ven (Twitter)

    Was pointed at this paper during a talk I gave yesterday: https://t.co/uGdExXr4hz
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    February 15, 2022

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  • ATLG
    @atlgurkan (Twitter)

    @1_yeni_bilgi_ https://t.co/aN8C4j3kBX
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    April 2, 2020

  • David J. Cox
    @davidjcox_ (Twitter)

    It can learn and share what it's learned, too!! https://t.co/7kudnrMsl7 https://t.co/n4GTgLQ55U
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    October 21, 2019

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  • Masato Ida, PhD
    @miakiza20100906 (Twitter)

    RT @miakiza20100906: 「2016年には英王立協会紀要に論文が発表され」の論文は、多分この辺り → https://t.co/uTh8sNje8x , https://t.co/yGDiscMFs7  Audrey Dussutour(フランス)ら。Pro…
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    October 18, 2019

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  • ken-ichi Kayashima
    @Kaya_kohro9 (Twitter)

    RT @miakiza20100906: 「2016年には英王立協会紀要に論文が発表され」の論文は、多分この辺り → https://t.co/uTh8sNje8x , https://t.co/yGDiscMFs7  Audrey Dussutour(フランス)ら。Pro…
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    October 18, 2019

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  • Masato Ida, PhD
    @miakiza20100906 (Twitter)

    「2016年には英王立協会紀要に論文が発表され」の論文は、多分この辺り → https://t.co/uTh8sNje8x , https://t.co/yGDiscMFs7  Audrey Dussutour(フランス)ら。Proceedings of the Royal Society B 誌。
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    October 18, 2019

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  • Eduardo Borja 
    @LEBL_9 (Twitter)

    El moho (“Physarum polycephalum”) utiliza la fusión celular para transferir el comportamiento adquirido #Fisiología #ComunicaCiencia #scicomm #ReinoFungi
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    January 22, 2019

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